Alaska Legislative Races: Part II of the 2026 Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide

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The Legislature makes the laws and decides how to spend state money. Yes, the Governor can veto, but the Legislature can override any veto with a 2/3rd majority vote. While the Governor has control over the Executive branch, a conservative Governor who wants to effectively influence Alaska’s lawmaking relies on the effectiveness of Alaska’s conservative legislators. 

Voters will see on their ballots how legislative candidates are registered whether Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or some variety of independent. However, that does not reliably inform voters which candidates will fight for conservative policies, or which incumbents have true conservative voting records. That’s where this guide comes in. This guide helps voters understand where independent candidates fall on the political spectrum, which registered Republicans support liberal policies, and which Democrats tend to be more moderate vs far left. 

We have combined information from 6 key conservative sources to give voters a comprehensive view of the state legislative candidates and a launching point for further research. Additionally, we give the official MRAK endorsements for each state legislative race. Please refer to the Methodology section for more details on how our endorsements were decided. 

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At the end of the day, the most important thing is to show up! Freedom and democracy are rare— a fact we often forget— with about three-quarters of people worldwide living under autocratic rule. Let’s exercise our unique responsibility as citizens of a free country. 

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ICYMI: The Ultimate 2026 Conservative Voter Guide Part I (covers Ballot Measure 2, Governor’s race, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House) 

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The Nuts and Bolts 

  • October 19: Early in-person voting starts 
  • November 3: Election Day 

Methodology: How did MRAK determine its endorsements?

Must Read Alaska has combined information from 6 conservative sources to create Part II of the Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide: the Alaska Republican Party’s official endorsements, Alaska Family Action’s “vote your values” voter guide, Americans for Prosperity Action- Alaska endorsements, the Freedom Index, ivoter, and CPAC. This gives voters a comprehensive view of each candidate and a launching point for further research.

MRAK determined its endorsements based on this belief: movement to the right is better than movement to the left. This belief guided the following rules:

  1. All conservative candidates are endorsed— note: this does NOT mean all Republican candidates are endorsed.
  2. If there is a liberal candidate in the race, all conservative-leaning candidates are also endorsed.
  3. If the race has a liberal candidate and multiple conservative or conservative-leaning candidates, MRAK recommends ranking the conservative candidate #1, and the conservative-leaning candidate #2. If there are two conservatives, MRAK recommends ranking both in either order.
  4. If the race does not have a liberal candidate, the strongest conservative candidate in that race is endorsed.
  5. Registered Republicans are not automatically assumed to be conservative. Registered Republicans who lack sufficient information are called “wildcards” and do not receive endorsement.

An MRAK endorsement means that this is the candidate in this particular race that we believe will best protect conservative values and policy in Alaska in comparison to the other candidates in that particular race. An MRAK endorsement does not mean that we support every position, opinion, or vote belonging to this candidate.

Quick View: The Game Plan

Offense: either the House or Senate race or both present a chance to replace a liberal with a conservative.

Defense: either the House or Senate race or both has a conservative incumbent that must defend against liberal challenger(s) or a conservative incumbent is not running for reelection.

No challenge: ballot where neither the House nor Senate seat will significantly change (significant defined as going from liberal to conservative or vice versa). Most of these races have either one candidate running, multiple liberal candidates running, or wildcard candidates; and no MRAK endorsements. A notable exception is House District 27 in which conservative David Eastman is challenging the conservative incumbent Jubilee Underwood. MRAK endorsement favors the stronger conservative, in this case, David Eastman.

ALL CAPS: ATTENTION: there is a liberal Republican on this ballot.

Italics: this candidate served in the 34th Alaska State Legislature and is either running for re-election to the same chamber or seeking a transition from the House to the Senate.

House-Senate DistrictPositionMRAK EndorsedAKGOP Endorsed
1-ADefenseH: Jeremy Bynum (R)Jeremy Bynum (R)
2-AOffenseH: Kenny “Kenny Karl” Skaflestad (R)None
3-BOffenseH: Annette Kreitzer (R)None
4-BNo challenge
5-COFFENSEH: Sheldon Prout (R)
S: Heath Smith (R)		None
6-CDEFENSEH: Sarah Vance (R)
S: Heath Smith (R)		None
7-DNo challenge
8-DDefenseH: Bill Elam (R)None
9-EOFFENSEH: John Boyle (R)
S: Gretchen Stoddard (R)		H: John Boyle (R)
S: Gretchen Stoddard (R)
10-EOFFENSES: Gretchen Stoddard (R)S: Gretchen Stoddard (R)
11-FDefenseH: Julie Coulombe (R)H: Julie Coulombe (R)
12-FNo challenge
13-GOffenseS: Nicholas Danger (NP)None
14-GOffenseS: Nicholas Danger (NP)None
15-HDefenseH: Mia Costello (R)None
16-HOffenseH: Rank #1 Liz Vasquez (R), #2 Phil Isley (UD)None
17-INo challenge
18-IDefenseH: Dan Sager (R)None
19-JNo challenge
20-JOffenseH: Paul A Bauer. Jr. (NP)None
21-KOffenseH: Aimeé Sims (R)None
22-KNo challenge
23-LDEFENSEH: Jamie Allard (R)H: Jamie Allard (R)
24-LDEFENSEH: Ken McCarty (R)H: Ken McCarty(R)
25-MDefenseH: Rank in either order DeLena Johnson (R) and Michael Bowles (R)
S: Rank #1 Cathy Tilton (R) and #2 Ryan Berry (R)		H: DeLena Johnson
S: Cathy Tilton
26-MDefenseH: Steve St. Clair (R)
S: Rank #1 Cathy Tilton (R) and #2 Ryan Berry (R)		H: St. Steve St. Clair (R)
S: Cathy Tilton (R)
27-NNo challengeH: David Eastman (R)H: Jubilee Underwood (R)
28-NDefenseH: Rank #1 Stephen Wright (R), #2 Elexie Moore (R)H: Elexie Moore (R)
29-ODefenseH: Garret Nelson (R)
S: Rank in either order George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R)		S: George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R)
30-ODefenseH: Rank #1 Doug Massie (R), #2 Kevin McCabe (R)
S: Rank in either order George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R)		H: Kevin McCabe (R)
S: George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R)
31-POffenseH: Aimée Moore (R)H: Aimée Moore (R)
32-PNo challenge
33-QDefenseH: Rank in either order Mike Prax (R) and Barbara Haney (R)
S: Frank Tomaszewski (R)		S: Frank Tomaszewski (R)
34-QDefenseH: Harmony Tomaszewski (R)
S: Frank Tomaszewski (R)		H: Harmony Tomaszewski (R)
S: Frank Tomaszewski (R)
35-ROffenseH: Jeff Rentzel (R)None
36-RDefenseH: Rebecca Schwanke (R)None
37-SOffenseH: Brenda Wilson (R)None
38-SOffenseH: Willy Keppel (R)None
39-TNo challenge
40-TNo challenge

All the Details: Pick Your Precinct

1-A

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Jeremy Bynum (R)

For House District 1, conservative-leaning incumbent Jeremy Bynum (R) faces challenger Grant EchoHawk, a liberal nonpartisan. Senate Seat A is held by Bert Stedman (R) who is running for re-election unopposed. 

House District 1 is a red district with 17.3% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

Jeremy Bynum (Ketchikan)

Grant EchoHawk (Ketchikan) 

2-A 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Kenny “Kenny Karl” Skaflestad

In the House, liberal incumbent Rebecca Himshoot is facing conservative-leaning challenger Kenny “Kenny Karl” Skaflestad. Another challenger, Alston Evans, is registered undeclared and a wildcard. There is a lack of sufficient information to mark Evans either liberal or conservative. Incumbent Senator Bert Stedman (R) is running for re-election unopposed. 

House District 2 is nearly even-split politically, leaning blue with 0.5% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. 

Kenny “Kenny Karl” Skaflestad (Hoonah)

Rebecca Himshoot (Sitka) 

Alston Evans (Klawock) 

  • Registered undeclared

3-B 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Annette Kreitzer (R)

In the House, liberal incumbent Andi Story faces conservative challenger Annette Kreitzer. Senate Seat B is not up for election this year. 

House District 3 is a blue district with 14.8% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Annette Kreitzer (Haines)

Andi Story (Juneau) 

4-B

No challenge

House incumbent Sara Hannan (D) is running for re-election unopposed. Senate seat B is not up for election this year. 

5-C 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Sheldon Prout (R) for House, Heath Smith (R) for Senate
WARNING: There is a liberal Republican on this ballot

The House incumbent was Louise Stutes, a registered Republican who leans liberal. She is now running for the Senate seat to replace former Senate President Gary Stevens. Conservative-leaning candidate Sheldon Prout and liberal candidate Kathy Simpler are vying for the House seat. Although all three Senate candidates are registered Republican, Heath Smith is the only conservative candidate for Senate Seat C, the others being liberal-leaning candidate Louise Stutes and moderate candidate Carrie Harris.

Senate District C is a red district with 12.7% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

House District 5 (replacing Rep. Louise Stutes):

Sheldon Prout (Kodiak) 

Kathy Simpler (Kodiak)

Senate Seat C (replacing Senate President Gary Stevens) 

Heath Smith (Homer)

Interview: Heath Smith, Candidate for Alaska State Senate Seat C (Kodiak)

Carrie Harris (Anchor Point)

Louise Stutes (Kodiak)

Revealed: The information Rep. Louise Stutes unlawfully hid 4 years ago

6-C 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Sarah Vance (R) for House, Heath Smith (R) for Senate
WARNING: There is a liberal Republican on this ballot

in the House, conservative incumbent Sarah Vance is facing liberal challenger Brent Johnson. Louise Stutes, Carrie Harris, and Heath Smith are vying for Senate Seat C. Although all three Senate candidates are registered Republican, Heath Smith is the only conservative candidate for Senate Seat C.

House District 6 is a red district with 16% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

House District 6

Sarah Vance (Homer)

Brent Johnson (Clam Gulch)

Senate Seat C (replacing Senate President Gary Stevens) 

Heath Smith (Homer)

Interview: Heath Smith, Candidate for Alaska State Senate Seat C (Kodiak)

Carrie Harris (Anchor Point)

Louise Stutes (Kodiak)

Revealed: The information Rep. Louise Stutes unlawfully hid 4 years ago

7-D 

Position: No challenge
MRAK endorsed: None

In the House, moderate Republican Justin Ruffridge faces liberal challenger Kate Veh. MRAK designates this race “no challenge” because there is not a conservative or conservative-leaning candidate in the race. Senate Seat D is not up for election. 

House District 7 is a red district with 44.3% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Justin Ruffridge (Soldotna) 

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Kate Veh (Soldotna)

8-D 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: William “Bill” Elam

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Bill Elam faces left-leaning challengers Frank Quinn and Nissa Savage. Senate Seat D is not up for election. 

House District 8 is a red district with 49.6% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

William “Bill” Elam (Soldotna) 

Frank Quinn (Hope)

Nissa Savage (Soldotna) 

9-E 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: John Boyle (R) for House, Gretchen Stoddard (R) for Senate
WARNING: There is a left-leaning Republican on this ballot

In the House, liberal incumbent Ky Holland faces conservative challenger John Boyle. Senate incumbent Cathy Giessel is a left-leaning Republican facing conservative challenger Gretchen Stoddard and wildcard Jason White.

House District 9 is near even-split, leaning blue with 2.4% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District E had even-split votes for Harris and Trump. 

House District 9

John Boyle (Anchorage)

Ky Holland (Anchorage) 

Senate Seat E: 

Gretchen Stoddard (Anchorage) 

Cathy Giessel (Anchorage) 

Analysis: Senators Giessel, Wielechowski’s “Good Corporate Citizen” Claim Reveals Socialist Agenda

Jason “Jace” White (Anchorage) 

  • Registered Republican 

10-E

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Gretchen Stoddard (R)
WARNING: There is a left-leaning Republican on this ballot

House incumbent Chuck Kopp (R) is running unopposed. Senate incumbent Cathy Giessel is a left-leaning Republican facing conservative challenger Gretchen Stoddard and wildcard Jason White. 

Senate District E had even-split votes for Harris and Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Gretchen Stoddard (Anchorage) 

Cathy Giessel (Anchorage) 

Analysis: Senators Giessel, Wielechowski’s “Good Corporate Citizen” Claim Reveals Socialist Agenda

Jason “Jace” White (Anchorage) 

  • Registered Republican 

11-F 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Julie Coulombe

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Julie Coulombe faces liberal challenger Danni Hall. Senate Seat F is not up for election this year. 

House District 11 is nearly even-split politically, leaning red with 2.2% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Julie Coulombe (Anchorage) 

Brenda Josephson: Candidate spotlight on Rep. Julie Coulombe, champion for everyday Alaskans

Danni Hall (Anchorage) 

12-F 

Position: No challenge
MRAK endorsement: none

House incumbent Calvin Shrage is a liberal nonpartisan facing Republican challenger Jieun “Jini” McDonald. There was insufficient information to determine whether McDonald is liberal or conservative. Senate Seat F is not up for election. 

House District 12 is early even-split politically, leaning blue with 1.4% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Jieun “Jini” McDonald (Anchorage) 

  • Registered Republican

Calvin Schrage (Anchorage) 

13-G 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Nicholas Danger (NP)

In the House, Democrat Lisa Keller is running to replace Democrat Andy Josephson. Conservative nonpartisan Sarah Short is a certified write-in candidate. For Senate Seat G, liberal incumbent Elvi Gray-Jackson faces conservative-leaning challenger Nicholas Danger.

Senate District G is a blue district with 11.2% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Nicholas Danger (Anchorage)

Elvi Gray-Jackson (Anchorage) 

14-G 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Nicholas Danger (NP)

In the House, liberal incumbent Alyse Galvin faces liberal challenger Russell Wyatt. For Senate Seat G, liberal incumbent Elvi Gray-Jackson faces conservative-leaning challenger Nicholas Danger.

House District 14 is a blue district with 21.4% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District G is also a blue district with 11.2% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

House District 14

Alyse Galvin (Anchorage) 

Russell Wyatt (Anchorage) 

Senate Seat G

Nicholas Danger (Anchorage)

Elvi Gray-Jackson (Anchorage) 

15-H 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Mia Costello (R)

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Mia Costello faces liberal challenger Denny Wells. Senate seat H is not up for election this year. 

House District 15 is nearly even-split politically, leaning red with 2.4% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Mia Costello (Anchorage)

Denny Wells (Anchorage) 

16-H 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Rank Liz Vasquez #1, Phil Isley #2

In the House, liberal incumbent Carolyn Hall faces two conservative-leaning challengers, Liz Vasquez and Phil Isley. Senate Seat H is not up for election this year. 

House District 16 is a blue district with 14.7% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Liz Vazquez (Anchorage) 

Phil Isley (Anchorage)

Carolyn Hall (Anchorage) 

17-I 

Position: no challenge
MRAK endorsed: none

In the House, liberal incumbent Zack Fields faces wildcard challenger Daniel Bradley. Bradely is registered Republican but lacks sufficient information to be marked conservative or liberal. Incumbent Senator Loki Tobin (D) is running for re-election unopposed.

House District 17 is a blue district with 33.6% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Daniel Bradley (Anchorage) 

  • Registered Republican

William “Zack” Fields (Anchorage) 

18-I 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Dan Sager (R)

Conservative Dan Sager and liberal Cliff Groh are vying for the open House seat to replace David Nelson (R). Incumbent Senator Loki Tobin is running for re-election unopposed. 

Dan Sager (Anchorage)

Cliff Groh (Anchorage)

19-J 

House incumbent Mina Genevieve (D) is running for re-election unopposed. Senate Seat J is not up for election this year.  

20-J 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Paul A. Bauer, Jr. (NP)

In the House, liberal incumbent Andrew Gray faces conservative challenger Paul A. Bauer, Jr. Senate Seat J is not up for election this year. 

House District 20 is a blue district with 12.2% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Paul A Bauer, Jr. (Anchorage) 

Service to My Country: Paul A. Bauer, Jr., Army Airborne Infantry

Andrew Gray (Anchorage) 

Opinion: Rep. Andrew Gray exposes the left’s hypocritical weaponization of APOC

21-K 

Position: Offense
MRAK endorsed: Aimeé Sims (R)

In the House, liberal incumbent Donna Mears faces conservative challenger Aimeé Sims. Incumbent Senator Bill Wielechowski (D) is running for re-election unopposed.

House District 21 is a blue district with 8.1% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

Aimeé Sims (Anchorage)

Donna Mears (Anchorage) 

22-K 

Position: no challenge
MRAK endorsed: none

In the House, liberal incumbent Ted Eischeid faces wildcard challenger Joe Tagle, who is registered Republican but lacks sufficient information to mark conservative or liberal. Incumbent Senator Bill Wielechowski (D) is running for re-election unopposed. 

House District 22 is nearly even-split politically, leaning blue with 1.3% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. 

Jose Tagle (Anchorage) 

  • Registered Republican

Ted Eischeid (Anchorage) 

23-L 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Jamie Allard (R)
WARNING: There is a liberal Republican on this ballot

In the House, conservative incumbent Jamie Allard faces two liberal challengers, Jim Arlington and Ruby Jones, and one moderate challenger, Lee Hammermeister. Senate Seat L is not up for election this year. 

House District 23 is a red district with 18.5% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Jamie Allard (Anchorage) 

Lee Hammermeister (Eagle River)

  • Registered Democrat
  • Moderate (ivoter) 

Ruby Jones (Eagle River)

Jim Arlington (Eagle River) 

24-L 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Ken McCarty
WARNING: There is a liberal Republican on this ballot

Conservative Ken McCarty and liberal Gina Wall are vying for the House seat to replace Dan Saddler (R). Senate Seat L is not up for election this year. 

24 (replacing Rep Dan Saddler, Eagle River) 

Ken McCarty (Eagle River)

Gina Wall (Eagle River)

25-M 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: DeLena Johnson (R) and Michael Bowles (R) for House —rank in any order; Rank #1 Cathy Tilton, #2 Ryan Berry for Senate

In the House, conservative incumbent DeLena Johnson faces conservative challenger Michael Bowles and liberal challenger Steven Merritt. For Senate Seat M, conservative incumbent Cathy Tilton faces three challengers: conservative Ryan Berry, liberal Patricia Chesbro, and wildcard Zane Vrvilo who is registered Republican but lacks sufficient information to mark conservative or liberal.

House District 25 is a red district with 35.5% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District M is a red district with 44.4% more votes for Trump than Harris.

House District 25

DeLena Johnson (Palmer)

DeLena Johnson: Why Alaska should not raise oil taxes now

Michael Bowles (Palmer) 

Interview: Michael Bowles, State House District 25 (Palmer)

Steven Merritt (Palmer)

Senate Seat M: 

Cathy Tilton (Wasilla)

Cathy Tilton: In praise of the American flag, a symbol worth standing for

Ryan Berry (Wasilla)

Zane Vrvilo (Palmer) 

  • Registered Republican

Patricia Chesbro (Palmer)

26-M 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Steve St. Clair (R) for House; Rank #1 Cathy Tilton (R), #2 Ryan Berry (R) for Senate

In the House, conservative incumbent Steve St. Clair faces liberal challenger Jeanne Troshynski. For Senate Seat M, conservative incumbent Cathy Tilton faces three challengers: conservative Ryan Berry, liberal Patricia Chesbro, and wildcard Zane Vrvilo who is registered Republican but lacks sufficient information to mark conservative or liberal.

House District 25 is a red district with 54.2% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District M is a red district with 44.4% more votes for Trump than Harris.

House District 26

Steve St. Clair (Wasilla)

Jeanne Troshynski (Wasilla) 

Senate Seat M: 

Cathy Tilton (Wasilla)

Cathy Tilton: In praise of the American flag, a symbol worth standing for

Ryan Berry (Wasilla)

Zane Vrvilo (Palmer) 

  • Registered Republican

Patricia Chesbro (Palmer)

27-N 

Position: no challenge
MRAK endorsed: David Eastman (R)

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Jubilee Underwood faces conservative candidate David Eastman. Senate Seat N is not up for election this year.

House District 27 is a red district with 56.1% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

David Eastman (Wasilla)

Jim Minnery: Time for David Eastman to retire and for Jubilee Underwood to represent District 27
Bob Bird: It’s the Alaska Family Council that needs to be retired, not David Eastman

Jubilee Underwood (Wasilla) 

28-N 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Rank #1 Stephen Wright (R), #2 Elexie Moore (R)

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Elexie Moore faces conservative challenger Stephen Wright and liberal challenger Kathleen “Kit” Kennedy. Senate Seat N is not up for election for this year.

House District 28 is a red district with 48.4% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

Stephen Wright (Wasilla)

Elexie Moore (Wasilla) 

Kathleen “Kit” Kennedy (Palmer)

29-O 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Gerald “Garret” Nelson (R) for House; George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R) for Senate— rank in either order

In the House, conservative incumbent Gerald “Garret” Nelson faces two liberal challengers, Jessica Kusner-Kalarchik and Kimberly Slone, and wildcard challenger Steve Menard, who is registered Republican but lacks sufficient information to mark either liberal or conservative. For Senate Seat O, conservative incumbent George Rauscher faces conservative challenger Ryan Sheldon and liberal challenger Peter Bauer.

House District 29 is a red district with 44.8% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District O is a red district with 44.7% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

House District 29

Gerald “Garret” Nelson (Sutton) 

Steve Menard (Palmer)

  • Registered Republican

Jessica Kusner-Kalarchik (Palmer) 

Kimberly Slone (Wasilla)

Senate Seat O

George Rauscher (Palmer)

Ryan Sheldon (Talkeetna)

Peter Bauer (Palmer)

30-O 

Position: Defense
MRAK endorsed: Rank #1 Doug Massie (R), #2 Kevin McCabe (R) for House; George Rauscher (R) and Ryan Sheldon (R) for Senate —rank in either order

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Kevin McCabe faces conservative challenger Doug Massie and liberal challenger Sandra Loomis. For Senate Seat O, conservative incumbent George Rauscher faces conservative challenger Ryan Sheldon and liberal challenger Peter Bauer. 

House District 30 is a red district with 44.6% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Senate District O is a red district with 44.7% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

House District 30

Doug Massie (Wasilla) 

Kevin McCabe (Big Lake) 

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Sandra Loomis (Talkeetna) 

Senate Seat O

George Rauscher (Palmer)

Ryan Sheldon (Talkeetna)

Peter Bauer (Palmer)

31-P 

Position: Offense 
MRAK endorsed: Aimée Moore (R) 

In the House, liberal incumbent Maxine Dibert faces conservative challenger Aimée Moore and moderate challenger Jonathan Powell-Mark. Senate Seat P is not up for election this year.  

House District 31 is nearly even-split politically, leaning red with 3.2% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.  

Aimée Moore (Fairbanks) 

Jonathan Powell-Mark (Fairbanks) 

Maxine Dibert (Fairbanks) 

32-P 

Position: no challenge 
MRAK endorsed: none 

House incumbent Will Stapp (R) is running for re-election unopposed. Senate Seat P is not up for election this year. 

33-Q 

Position: Defense 
MRAK endorsed: Mike Prax (R) and Barbara Haney (R) for House— rank in either order; Frank Tomaszewski (R) for Senate 

In the House, conservative-leaning incumbent Mike Prax faces conservative-leaning challenger Barbara Haney and liberal challenger Pepper McFarland. For Senate Seat Q, conservative Frank Tomaszewski and moderate William Hunt are vying for the open seat to replace Senator Rob Myers (R). Frank Tomaszewski is the current state representative for House District 34. 

House District 33 is a red district with 51.1% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election.  

House District 33 

Glenn “Mike” Prax (North Pole) 

Barbara Haney (North Pole) 

Barbara Haney: Are Trump tariffs unconstitutional or congressionally authorized? An economist’s view

Pepper McFarland (North Pole) 

Senate District Q (replacing Sen. Robert Myers) 

Frank Tomaszewski (Fairbanks) 

William Hunt (North Pole)

34-Q 

Position: Defense 
MRAK endorsed: Harmony Tomaszewski (R) for House; Frank Tomaszewski (R) for Senate 

In the House, conservative Harmony Tomaszewski and liberal Joy “Joy Beth” Cottle are vying for the open House seat, replacing Rep. Frank Tomaszewski, who is running for Senate. For Senate Seat Q, conservative Frank Tomaszewski and moderate William Hunt are vying for the open seat to replace Senator Rob Myers (R). Frank Tomaszewski is the current state representative for House District 34. 

House District 34 is a red district with 20.6% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

House District 34 (replacing Rep. Frank Tomaszewski who is running for Senate) 

Harmony Tomaszewski (Fairbanks) 

Joy “Joy Beth” Cottle (Fairbanks) 

Senate District Q (replacing Sen. Robert Myers) 

Frank Tomaszewski (Fairbanks) 

William Hunt (North Pole) 

35-R 

Position: Offense 
MRAK endorsed: Jeff Rentzel (R) 

In the House, liberal incumbent Ashley Carrick faces conservative-leaning candidate Jef Rentzel. Senate Seat R is not up for election this year. 

House District 35 is a blue district with 5.1% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. 

Ashley Carrick (Fairbanks) 

Jeff Rentzel (Fairbanks) 

36-R 

Position: Defense 
MRAK endorsed: Rebecca Schwanke (R) 

In the House, conservative incumbent Rebecca Schwanke faces liberal challenger Crystal Jones. Senate Seat R is not up for election this year. 

House District 36 is a red district with 21.7% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

Rebecca Schwanke (Glenallen) 

Crystal Jones (Glenallen) 

37-S 

Position: Offense 
MRAK endorsed: Brenda Wilson (R) 

In the House, conservative Brenda Wilson, moderate Mark Smith, and liberals Evelynn Trefon and Cade Woods are vying for the open House seat to replace Speaker of the House Bryce Edgemon (I). For Senate Seat S, liberals Bryce Edgemon and Richard “Rick” Robb, wildcard Democrat Wassilie Guy, and wildcard Republican Darren Deacon are vying for the open seat to replace Sen. Lyman Hoffman (D). Both Guy and Deacon lack sufficient information to mark either conservative or liberal. 

House District 37 is a red district with 6.5% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

House District 37 (replacing Rep. Bryce Edgmon who is running for Senate) 

Brenda Wilson (King Cove) 

Mark Smith (Aleknagik) 

Cade Woods (Dillingham) 

Evelynn Trefon (Newhalen) 

Senate District S (replacing Sen. Lyman Hoffman) 

Bryce Edgmon (Dillingham) 

Richard “Rick” Robb (Bethel) 

Darren Deacon (Kalskag) 

  • Registered Republican 

Wassilie “WG” Guy (Napaskiak) 

  • Registered Democrat 

38-S 

Position: Offense 
MRAK endorsed: Willy Keppel (R) 

In the House, liberal incumbent Nellie “Unangiq” Jimmie faces conservative challenger Willy Keppel, liberal challenger CJ McCormick, and wildcard Jospeh Amik. For Senate Seat S, liberals Bryce Edgemon and Richard “Rick” Robb, wildcard Democrat Wassilie Guy, and wildcard Republican Darren Deacon are vying for the open seat to replace Sen. Lyman Hoffman (D). Both Guy and Deacon lack sufficient information to mark either conservative or liberal. 

House District 38 is a blue district with 11.9% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. 

House District 38 

Willy Keppel (Quinhagak) 

Nellie “Unangiq” Jimmie (Toksook Bay) 

CJ McCormick (Bethel) 

Joseph Amik (Napaskiak) 

  • Registered nonpartisan 

Senate District S (replacing Sen. Lyman Hoffman) 

Bryce Edgmon (Dillingham) 

Richard “Rick” Robb (Bethel) 

Darren Deacon (Kalskag) 

  • Registered Republican 

Wassilie “WG” Guy (Napaskiak) 

  • Registered Democrat 

39-T 

Position: no challenge 
MRAK endorsed: none 

In the House, liberal incumbent Neal “Quannaq” Foster faces moderate challenger Tyler Ivanoff and wildcard Reynold “Papa Joe” Okitkun. Senate Seat T is not up for election this year. 

House District 39 is a blue district with 11.8% more votes for Harris than Trump in the 2024 presidential election. 

Tyler Ivanoff (Shishmaref) 

Neal “Quannaq” Foster (Nome) 

Reynold “Papa Joe” Okitkun (Kotlik) 

  • Registered nonpartisan 

40-T 

Position: no challenge 
MRAK endorsed: none 

In the house, liberal incumbent Robyn Niayuq Burke Frier faces wildcard Saima Chase, who is registered Democrat but lacks sufficient information to mark liberal or moderate. Senate Seat T is not up for election this year. 

House District 40 is a red district with 9.8% more votes for Trump than Harris in the 2024 presidential election. 

Saima Chase (D)- Kotzebue 

  • Registered Democrat 
  • Alaska Family Action: Answered “Yes” to 3/10 questions (See AFA questions) 

Robyn Niayuq Burke Frier (D)- Utqiagvik 

Sources 

Alaska Republican Party: https://alaskagop.net/2026-general-election/?_nlid=9H3VWtM2xm&_nhids=nc98QcnlsXRXls

Alaska Family Action: https://akvoter.com/

American for Prosperity Action- Alaska: https://mustreadalaska.com/afp-action-alaska-trusts-6-candidates-for-alaska-house-to-reduce-government-interference-in-the-market/

CPAC: https://www.cpac.org/foundation/ratings/ak 

Freedom Index: https://freedomindex.us/ak/legislators/session/364/score/session/ 

ivoter: https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1493 

MultiState Elections: https://www.multistate.us/elections/state?st=AK&view=government

Questions

If you have any questions about this voter guide, please contact Natalie Spaulding at [email protected].

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    Natalie Spaulding oversees day-to-day operations and communications at Must Read Alaska and writes on the full range of MRAK topics. A 2025 Hillsdale College graduate, she previously did editorial work at the Family Research Council on the book "Life After Roe" by David Closson and research for the Charlotte Lozier Institute. She lives in Anchorage, AK.

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