2026 Alaska House of Representatives election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Alaska House of Representatives election will take place on November 3, 2026. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives are up for election.[1]
Background
Pre-election composition
Following the 2024 election, a new majority coalition formed, composed of 14 Democrats, 5 independents, and 2 Republicans.[2] The coalition, led by independent representative Bryce Edgmon, flipped the chamber from a mostly Republican coalition.[3]
In February 2025, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee shared their plans for the 2026 cycle, which included flipping both the Alaska Senate and House of Representatives.[4]
In late 2025, state senators Shelley Hughes and Mike Shower resigned to focus on their respective campaigns in the 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election. Governor Mike Dunleavy tapped Republican minority representatives Cathy Tilton and George Rauscher to fill their seats, creating two new vacancies in the House. The vacancies are expected to be filled via appointment by January 2026.[5] In November 2025, Republican minority leader Mia Costello stepped down from her position, with DeLena Johnson being selected to succeed Costello.[6][7]
Outgoing incumbents
Retirements
- District 18: David Nelson (R–Anchorage), representing district 18 since 2024[c] is retiring.[8]
Seeking other office
- Louise Stutes (R-C.–Kodiak), representing district 5 since 2022,[d] is retiring to run for State Senate in District C.[9]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] | Lean Coalition | January 22, 2026 |
Summary of results
| District | 2024 Pres.[11] | Incumbent | Party | Elected Representative |
Party | ||
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| 1 | R +17.4 | Jeremy Bynum | Rep | ||||
| 2 | D +0.4 | Rebecca Himschoot | Ind | ||||
| 3 | D +14.7 | Andi Story | Dem | ||||
| 4 | D +37.5 | Sara Hannan | Dem | ||||
| 5 | R +12.8 | Louise Stutes† | Rep | ||||
| 6 | R +16.1 | Sarah Vance | Rep | ||||
| 7 | R +44.4 | Justin Ruffridge | Rep | ||||
| 8 | R +49.7 | Bill Elam | Rep | ||||
| 9 | D +2.3 | Ky Holland | Ind | ||||
| 10 | R +3.3 | Chuck Kopp | Rep | ||||
| 11 | R +2.3 | Julie Coulombe | Rep | ||||
| 12 | D +1.3 | Calvin Schrage | Ind | ||||
| 13 | D +1.2 | Andy Josephson | Dem | ||||
| 14 | D +21.2 | Alyse Galvin | Ind | ||||
| 15 | R +2.5 | Mia Costello | Rep | ||||
| 16 | D +14.6 | Carolyn Hall | Dem | ||||
| 17 | D +33.5 | Zack Fields | Dem | ||||
| 18 | R +15.7 | David Nelson† | Rep | ||||
| 19 | D +17.0 | Genevieve Mina | Dem | ||||
| 20 | D +12.2 | Andrew Gray | Dem | ||||
| 21 | D +8.0 | Donna Mears | Dem | ||||
| 22 | D +1.2 | Ted Eischeid | Dem | ||||
| 23 | R +18.6 | Jamie Allard | Rep | ||||
| 24 | R +32.1 | Dan Saddler | Rep | ||||
| 25 | R +35.6 | DeLena Johnson | Rep | ||||
| 26 | R +54.3 | Steve St. Clair | Rep | ||||
| 27 | R +56.2 | Jubilee Underwood | Rep | ||||
| 28 | R +48.5 | Elexie Moore | Rep | ||||
| 29 | R +44.9 | Garret Nelson | Rep | ||||
| 30 | R +44.7 | Kevin McCabe | Rep | ||||
| 31 | R +3.4 | Maxine Dibert | Dem | ||||
| 32 | R +35.2 | William Stapp | Rep | ||||
| 33 | R +51.2 | Mike Prax | Rep | ||||
| 34 | R +20.7 | Frank Tomaszewski | Rep | ||||
| 35 | D +5.0 | Ashley Carrick | Dem | ||||
| 36 | R +21.8 | Rebecca Schwanke | Rep | ||||
| 37 | R +6.6 | Bryce Edgmon | Ind | ||||
| 38 | D +11.8 | Nellie Jimmie | Dem | ||||
| 39 | D +11.7 | Neal Foster | Dem | ||||
| 40 | R +9.9 | Robyn Frier | Dem | ||||
Detailed results
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District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35 • District 36 • District 37 • District 38 • District 39 • District 40 |
District 1
Incumbent Republican Jeremy Bynum has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Jeremy Bynum (Republican), incumbent representative[12]
Publicly expressed interest
District 5
Incumbent coalition Republican Louise Stutes is not seeking re-election, instead running for State Senate.
Candidates
Declined
- Louise Stutes (Republican), incumbent representative (running for State Senate)[9]
District 7
Incumbent Republican Justin Ruffridge has not stated if he is seeking re-election.
Candidates
Potential
- Justin Ruffridge (Republican), incumbent representative
District 15
Incumbent Republican Mia Costello is seeking re-election.
Candidates
Declared
- Mia Costello (Republican), incumbent representative[6]
District 16
Incumbent Democrat Carolyn Hall has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Carolyn Hall (Democratic), incumbent representative[9]
District 18
Incumbent Republican David Nelson is not seeking re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Cliff Groh (Democratic), former representative[12][14]
Declined
- David Nelson (Republican), incumbent representative[8][14]
District 21
Incumbent Democrat Donna Mears has filed paperwork to seek re-eleciton.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Donna Mears (Democratic), incumbent representative[9]
District 24
Incumbent Republican Dan Saddler has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Dan Saddler (Republican), incumbent representative[12]
District 26
Incumbent Republican Cathy Tilton resigned in November 2025 after being appointed to the Alaska State Senate by Governor Mike Dunleavy. Tilton's former aide Steve St. Clair was appointed to succeed her..[5]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Donna Anthony (Republican), Chickaloon tribal police chief[12][15]
- Sean McPeck (Republican), veterinarian[15]
- Steve St. Clair (Republican), incumbent[12][15]
District 28
Incumbent Republican Elexie Moore has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Elexie Moore (Republican), incumbent representative[12]
District 29
Incumbent Republican George Rauscher resigned in November 2025 after being appointed to the Alaska State Senate by Governor Mike Dunleavy. Garret Nelson was appointed to succeed Rauscher.[5]
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Garret Nelson, incumbent representative[15]
Potential
- Lucas Howard, Chickaloon tribal police officer[15]
- John James, former police officer[15]
District 31
Incumbent Democrat Maxine Dibert has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Maxine Dibert (Democratic), incumbent representative[9]
District 33
Incumbent Republican Mike Prax has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
District 36
Incumbent Republican Rebecca Schwanke has filed paperwork to seek re-election.
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Rebecca Schwanke (Republican), incumbent representative[12]
Notes
- ^ Two Republicans and all Democrats and independents form a governing coalition
- ^ a b All Democrats and independents and two Republicans form a governing coalition
- ^ Previously elected to the 15th district in 2020, defeated for re-election in 2022.
- ^ Previously represented district 32 from 2015–2023.
References
- ^ "Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Brooks, James (2025-05-21). "Alaska Legislature passes budget with $1,000 dividend and adjourns for the year". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ Brooks, James (2024-11-08). "Alaska House control flips from predominantly Republican coalition to mostly Democratic coalition". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ Timm, Jane C. (2025-02-11). "Democrats unveil state legislative map for the next election cycle, with eyes on opposing Trump's agenda and redistricting". NBC News. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ a b c Brooks, James (2025-11-26). "Dunleavy appoints Rauscher and Tilton to Alaska Senate, opening two House vacancies". News From The States. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ a b Clark, Makayla (2025-11-22). "Rep. Mia Costello stepping down from minority leader position". alaskasnewssource.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ Brooks, James (2025-12-02). "Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Rauscher, Tilton and open two vacancies in state House". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ a b Davidson, Joel (2025-11-10). "Alaska House seat will be up for grabs in district representing JBER". Alaska Watchman. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ a b c d e Brooks, James (May 21, 2025). "Senate President Gary Stevens to retire; House Rep. Louise Stutes announces run for seat". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ "AK State Leg Districts". projects.statenavigate.com. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Candidates - Division of Elections". Division of Elections - State of Alaska. 2021-12-07. Archived from the original on 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ Landfield, Jeff (2025-08-05). "Former Ketchikan Rep. Dan Ortiz is looking to make a comeback". The Alaska Landmine. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ a b Brooks, James (2025-11-18). "Republican Alaska state Rep. David Nelson rules out re-election campaign". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ a b c d e f Brooks, James (2025-12-08). "Mat-Su Republicans suggest six candidates for two spots in Alaska House of Representatives". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-10.