Kate White (politician)

[1] She represents the Whitehorse electoral district of Takhini-Kopper King as a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party caucus.

[2] She was re-elected in 2016 election, defeating popular Yukon Olympian and Liberal candidate Jeane Lassen.

On February 1, 2019, White announced her intent to succeed Liz Hanson as Leader of the Yukon New Democratic Party.

[6] As of September 29, 2024, aside from serving as the Leader of the Third Party, White serves as the critic for Finance and the Executive Council Office; Education; Community Services; Energy, Mines and Resources; Economic Development; Affaires francophones; the Public Service Commission; and the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board.

She has also worked in the mining industry and as a life skills coach with women within the Yukon's correctional system.