Ballot guide / District 9
House District 9: South Anchorage, Turnagain Arm and Whittier
This is the November 3 ballot for District 9, in the order it's printed. It includes the State Senate race for District E.
Candidates
United States Senator
Rank You can rank candidates in order: 1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is dropped and their voters' next choices are counted. That repeats until two are left, and the one with more votes wins. up to 5, counting the write-in line.
- Gerald L. HeikesRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.No statement in the pamphlet
- Mary PeltolaRegistered Democrat How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.No party or group listed on the ballot How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Dan S. Sullivan IncumbentRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
United States Representative
Rank You can rank candidates in order: 1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is dropped and their voters' next choices are counted. That repeats until two are left, and the one with more votes wins. up to 5, counting the write-in line.
- Nick Begich IncumbentRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Eric HafnerRegistered Democrat How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Bill HillNonpartisan How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- James C. "Jim" McDermottRegistered Libertarian How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Rank You can rank candidates in order: 1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is dropped and their voters' next choices are counted. That repeats until two are left, and the one with more votes wins. up to 5, counting the write-in line.
- Dave Bronson and Josh ChurchRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Jonathan S. "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins and Zac JohnsonRegistered Democrat/Nonpartisan How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Treg Taylor and Candi EnglishRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Bernadette M. Wilson and Michael K. ShowerRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
State Senator District E
Rank You can rank candidates in order: 1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is dropped and their voters' next choices are counted. That repeats until two are left, and the one with more votes wins. up to 4, counting the write-in line.
- Cathy Giessel IncumbentRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Gretchen W. StoddardRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Jason "Jace" WhiteRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.No statement in the pamphlet
State Representative District 9
Rank You can rank candidates in order: 1st choice, 2nd choice, and so on. If no one has more than half of the first choices, the last-place candidate is dropped and their voters' next choices are counted. That repeats until two are left, and the one with more votes wins. up to 3, counting the write-in line.
- John C. BoyleRegistered Republican How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
- Ky HollandNonpartisan How the candidate is registered (a party, a political group, Nonpartisan, or Undeclared), as printed on the ballot. It doesn’t mean a party nominated, endorsed, or approves of the candidate.
Ballot measures
Ballot Measure 2
An Act Restoring Political Party Primaries, Ending Ranked-Choice General Elections, and Repealing Recent Campaign Finance Laws
What the ballot says
This act would get rid of open primary elections, where all candidates appear on one ballot. It would also get rid of ranked-choice general elections. It would bring back political party primaries and single-choice general elections. It would also repeal certain campaign finance rules that were added by a 2020 ballot measure.
Elections would occur as they did before open primaries and ranked choice voting. In the primary election, voters would choose a party’s ballot, unless prohibited by the party’s bylaws. They would only vote for candidates on that ballot. The winning candidate from each primary would be the party’s nominee. In the general election, voters would vote for only one candidate in each race. The candidate with the most votes would win. Party petitions, special runoff elections, and other processes would return. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor would run separately in political party primaries and then together in the general election.
This act would also repeal campaign finance rules that were passed in 2020. It would remove the limits on donations to joint campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor. It would remove limits and disclosure rules under current law, including for digital ads, out-of-state donations, undisclosed donations, and the true source of donations. It would change the meaning of a campaign expenditure and remove some fines.
Voting yes means you want this to become law. Voting no means you want to keep the law as it is.
- Estimated cost to the state
- $2,630,958 Alaska Public Offices Commission $6,975 · Office of the Lieutenant Governor $15,000 · Division of Elections $2,608,983
Most of the Division of Elections estimate ($2,500,000) is a public education campaign about the changed election process.
Ballot Measure 3
An Act Addressing Voter Qualification
What the ballot says
Alaska law requires that someone must be a United States citizen and meet other requirements to vote. This act would specify that only those who are United States citizens and meet the other requirements may vote. This act would not change the requirements to vote.
Voting yes means you want this to become law. Voting no means you want to keep the law as it is.
- Estimated cost to the state
- $114,050 Office of the Lieutenant Governor $15,000 · Division of Elections $99,050
- Neutral summary (PDF, p. 139)
- Full text (PDF, p. 141)
- Statement in support (PDF, p. 142)
- No statement in opposition. The Division of Elections did not receive a statement in opposition for this measure.
Judges up for retention
Every judge on the ballot gets a retention A yes-or-no vote on whether a judge stays in office for another term. Judges don’t run against anyone, and they can’t campaign unless someone actively opposes them. vote: yes keeps them in office for another term, no removes them. Nobody runs against them. The Alaska Judicial Council, a nonpartisan citizens' commission set up by the state constitution, evaluates each one and recommends a vote. Its survey average comes from attorneys, court employees, peace officers and jurors. How the Council evaluates judges (PDF)
| Judge | Court | Term | Council recommends | Council vote | Survey average (of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Pate | Alaska Supreme Court | 10 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.8 |
| Laura Hartz | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 5 Retain, 1 Abstain | 4.7 |
| Yvonne Lamoureux | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.6 |
| Kelly J. Lawson | Kenai Superior Court | 6 years | No | 6 Do Not Retain | 3.97 |
| Jack R. McKenna | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 5 Retain, 1 Abstain | 4.6 |
| David A. Nesbett | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.4 |
| Christina Rankin | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 5 Retain, 1 Abstain | 4.7 |
| Christina L. "Tina" Reigh | Dillingham Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.2 |
| Ian Wheeles | Anchorage Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.1 |
| Jonathan A. Woodman | Palmer Superior Court | 6 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.4 |
| Chris Darnall | Anchorage District Court | 4 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.6 |
| Martin C. Fallon | Kenai District Court | 4 years | No | 5 Do Not Retain, 1 Abstain | 4.2 |
| Shawn D. Traini | Palmer District Court | 4 years | Yes | 6 Retain | 4.6 |
Why the Council recommends No on Kelly J. Lawson
The Council found that Judge Lawson did not meet performance standards related to judicial temperament and integrity.
The Alaska Judicial Council concludes that, while performing acceptably on the bench, Judge Lawson has lacked patience, dignity, and courtesy in her communications with court employees, creating friction between Judge Lawson, court staff, and other judges to a degree that has impeded the efficient administration of justice.
From the Council's evaluation, pamphlet p. 155 (PDF).
Why the Council recommends No on Martin C. Fallon
The Council found that Judge Fallon did not meet performance standards related to integrity, and diligence and administrative skills.
In 2024 the Alaska Supreme Court publicly reprimanded Judge Fallon for allowing two matters to remain undecided for more than six months.
The next year, in 2025, Judge Fallon’s pay was withheld because he had a matter pending before him longer than six months.
From the Council's evaluation, pamphlet p. 171 (PDF).
Other districts
Source: Official Election Pamphlet, Region II (Alaska Division of Elections). How to vote →