Editor’s Note: This story was corrected on 5/11/2026 to fix an information error related to the vote percentage received by Carmela Warfield.
Carmela Warfield was reelected to Chair at the Alaska Republican Party leadership election on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Warfield won against Zack Gottshall with 78.57% of the vote, having received 165 out of 210 votes.
Jason Perry was elected to Vice Chair, also with 78% of the vote. Paul Bauer and Jeanna Reveal ran against Perry.
Secretary Trevor Shaw and Assistant Secretary Patty Wisel were reelected after running unopposed.
Warfield states on her campaign site: “If entrusted with another term, I promise to continue dedicating myself fully to the work ahead— communicating openly and honestly, leading with hard work and collaboration, and serving with transparency and respect.”
She also emphasizes her focus on “ensuring [the party] remains financially sound and firmly grounded in the principles of fiscal responsibility.”
Warfield received several high levels endorsements, including endorsements from President Donald Trump, Governor Mike Dunleavy, U.S. Representative Nick Begich, and U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan.
Warfield was opposed by Zack Gottshall, whose campaign focused on “leadership, service, and results.” Gottshall criticized Warfield’s leadership and called for greater efforts to hold Republican legislators accountable.
Must Read Alaska reached out to Warfield for comment on her reelection and did not receive a response.
