2024 Alaska House of Representatives elections
Results: Democratic gain Democratic hold Republican gain Republican hold Independent gain Independent hold Coalition Republican gain Coalition Republican hold
The 2024 Alaska House of Representatives election took place on November 5, 2024, as part of the biennial United States elections .[ 1] Alaska House of Representatives were up for election.[ 2]
Pre-election composition [ edit ] Republicans formed a majority coalition during the 33rd Alaska State Legislature , consisting of 19 Republicans, 2 Democrats, and 2 Independents. Republican Cathy Tilton was elected speaker and Dan Saddler served as majority leader. Independent Calvin Schrage served as minority leader of the minority coalition, consisting of 11 Democrats, 4 Independents, and 1 Republican. Republican David Eastman , continued to caucus with neither party.[ 3]
Independent Josiah Patkotak resigned October 10, 2023, to become mayor of North Slope Borough . Republican Thomas Baker was appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy to replace him.[ 4]
Post-election composition [ edit ] On November 6, the day after the election, Independent Bryce Edgmon announced that a new majority coalition would be formed based on preliminary results.[ 5] Chuck Kopp will serve as majority leader of the new majority coalition consisting of 14 Democrats, 5 Independents, and 2 Republicans.[ 6] Jubilee Underwood .[ 7]
The 34th Alaska State Legislature is scheduled to begin January 21, 2025, and new members will take office the same day. The House will also be majority women with 21 members for the first time in Alaska's history.[ 8]
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis [ 9] Tossup
September 5, 2024
2024 Alaska State House of Representatives election[ 10]
Party
Votes
%
Candidates
Advanced to general
Seats contesting
Republican
51,614
53.22%
44
39
29
Democratic
27,528
28.39%
24
24
20
Independent
15,732
16.22%
14
12
10
Libertarian
1,204
1.24%
3
3
3
Independence
587
0.61%
1
1
1
Veterans of Alaska
309
0.32%
1
1
1
Totals
96,974
100.00%
87
80
—
Seven incumbents did not seek re-election.
District 16: Jennie Armstrong is retiring.[ 11] District 8: Ben Carpenter is retiring to run for State Senate .[ 12]
District 9: Laddie Shaw is retiring.[ 11]
District 15: Tom McKay is retiring.[ 13]
District 28: Jesse Sumner withdrew from the ballot after the primary election.[ 14]
District 36: Mike Cronk is retiring to run for State Senate .[ 12] District 1: Dan Ortiz is retiring.[ 11] The following table is based on preliminary final results including ranked-choice tabulation from the Alaska Division of Elections, certified results will be available November 30, 2024.[ 15]
Certified candidate list:[ 16]
After the primary election, Alana Greear withdrew from the race and endorsed fellow Independent Brent Johnson.[ 18]
General election[ 19] [ 17]
Party
Candidate
First choice
Round 1
Round 2
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Republican Sarah Vance 5,360
47.0%
+3
5,363
47.0%
+275
5,638
52.3%
Independent
Brent Johnson 4,956
43.4%
+9
4,965
43.5%
+185
5,150
47.7%
Republican
Dawson R. Slaughter 1,074
9.4%
+4
1,078
9.5%
- 1,078
Eliminated
Write-in
27
0.2%
- 27
Eliminated
Total votes
11,417
11,406
10,788
Blank or inactive ballots
392
+618
1,010
After the primary election, Republicans Lee Ellis and Brandy Pennington withdrew from the general. Pennington endorsed fellow Republican Lucy Bauer while Ellis endorsed Independent Ky Holland.[ 20]
After the primary election, Independent Nick Moe withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Hall, leaving Hall unopposed. Moe remained on the ballot.[ 21]
After the primary election, Rep. Sumner withdrew from the race, citing family concerns.[ 22]
General election[ 23] [ 24] [ 17]
Party
Candidate
First choice
Round 1
Round 2
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Republican Elexie Moore 2,911
37.3%
+18
2,929
37.9%
+314
3,243
50.1%
Republican
Steve Menard 2,777
35.6%
+10
2,787
36.0%
+444
3,231
49.9%
Republican
Jessica Wright 1,997
25.6%
+17
2,014
26.1%
-2,014
Eliminated
Write-in
115
1.5%
-115
Eliminated
Total votes
7,800
7,730
6,474
Blank or inactive ballots
1,185
+1,256
2,441
After the primary election, Republicans Cole Snodgress and Dana Mock withdrew from the general election, allowing Libertarian James Fields to advance.[ 20]
General election[ 25] [ 17]
Party
Candidate
First choice
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Republican Rebecca Schwanke 3,180
35.7%
+9
3,189
35.7%
+93
3,282
37.9%
+788
4,070
56.3%
Democratic
Brandon "Putuuqti" Kowalski 2,946
33.0%
+7
2,953
33.1%
+69
3,022
34.9%
+133
3,155
43.7%
Republican
Pamela Goode 2,276
25.5%
+15
2,291
25.7%
+71
2,362
27.3%
-2,362
Eliminated
Libertarian
James Fields 491
5.5%
+7
498
5.6%
-498
Eliminated
Write-in
23
0.3%
-23
Eliminated
Total votes
8,916
8,931
8,666
7,225
Blank or inactive ballots
451
+265
716
+1,441
2,157
General election[ 26] [ 17]
Party
Candidate
First Choice
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Votes
%
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Transfer
Votes
%
Democratic Nellie "Unangiq" Jimmie 1,380
36.7%
1,295
36.2%
+56
1,351
38.5%
+197
1,548
52.3%
Democratic
Conrad McCormick 1,212
32.2%
1,166
32.6%
+34
1,200
34.2%
+211
1,411
47.7%
Veterans of Alaska
Willy Keppel 971
25.8%
932
26.1%
+27
959
27.3%
-959
Eliminated
Democratic
Victoria Sosa 187
5.0%
184
5.1%
-184
Eliminated
Write-in
13
0.4%
Eliminated
Total votes
3,763
3,577
3,510
2,959
Blank or inactive ballots
130
+67
197
+551
748
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^ a b 1 Republican caucuses with 11 Democrats and 4 Independents to form a minority coalition caucus.
^ 2 Republicans caucus with 14 Democrats and 5 Independents to form a new majority coalition caucus.
^ a b 2 Democrats caucus with 20 Republicans and 1 Independent to form a majority coalition caucus.
^ a b Republican David Eastman caucuses separately from both the majority Republican coalition and minority Democratic coalition.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Listed on the ballot as "Nonpartisan"
^ a b c d e Listed on the ballot as "Undeclared"
^ Rep. Baker was appointed as a Republican in 2023.
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