2020 Alaska House of Representatives election
The 2020 Alaska House of Representatives election was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with the primary election on August 18, 2020.[ 1] Voters in the 40 districts of the Alaska House of Representatives elected their representatives, in conjunction with state senate elections and the biennial United States elections for federal offices.
Background
After the state House elections in 2018 , Republicans gained a small majority in the chamber. When the House convened to commence its regular session in January 2019, a power struggle resulted in a lengthy delay in organizing itself. Eventually, all 15 Democratic members formed a coalition with the two independents including Bryce Edgmon (elected as a Democrat) and eight dissident Republicans to re-elect Edgmon as speaker, a total of 25 members.[ 2] In May and July 2019, Republicans Gabrielle LeDoux (District 15) and Tammie Wilson (District 3) left the coalition dropping its members to 23.[ 3] [ 4]
Predictions
Overview
Popular vote
Republican
48.31%
Democratic
32.29%
Independent
14.80%
Write-in
1.66%
Alaska Independence
0.65%
Others
0.64%
Seats
Republican
52.5%
Democratic
37.5%
Independent
10.0%
Summary of results
^ a b c d e Part of the Majority Coalition with Democrats and Independents.
^ a b c d e f g h i Unopposed in the general election.
^ Not a member of any caucus.
^ Gary Knopp (Coalition Republican) died July 31, 2020.
Close races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
District 27, 0.2% gain
District 15, 1.9%
District 40, 3.6% gain
District 28, 3.7%
District 25, 4.5% gain
District 23, 4.7%
District 5, 5.76%
District 4, 8.17%
District 31, 8.6%
Retiring incumbents
Three incumbent Representatives (two Republicans and one Democrat) chose not to seek reelection.
Dave Talerico (R), District 6[ 6]
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard (R), District 7[ 7]
John Lincoln (D), District 40[ 8]
Incumbents defeated
In primary election
Six incumbent Representatives (all Republicans) were defeated in the August 18 primaries.
Sharon Jackson (R), District 13
Jennifer Johnston (Coalition R), District 28
Gary Knopp (Coalition R), District 30[ d]
Chuck Kopp (Coalition R), District 24
Gabrielle LeDoux (R), District 15
Mark Neuman (R), District 8
In general election
Two incumbents (both Republicans) sought reelection but were defeated in the general election.
Mel Gillis (R), District 25
Lance Pruitt (R), District 27
Detailed results
District 1
AD primary
General election
District 2
Republican primary
General election
District 3
District 4
District 5
AD primary
General election
District 6
Republican primary
General election
District 7
Republican primary
General election
District 8
Republican primary
General election
District 9
Republican primary
General election
District 10
Republican primary
General election
District 11
Republican primary
General election
District 12
District 13
Republican primary
General election
District 14
Democratic nominee Bruce Batten withdrew on August 31.[ 18]
District 15
Republican primary
Polling
Results
AD primary
General election
District 16
Republican primary
General election
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
AD primary
General election
District 23
AD primary
Republican primary
General election
District 24
Republican primary
General election
District 25
Republican primary
AD primary
General election
District 26
District 27
District 28
Republican primary
General election
Democratic nominee Adam Lees withdrew on August 31, replaced by independent Anchorage Assemblywoman Suzanne LaFrance .[ 18]
District 29
District 30
Republican primary
General election
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
Republican primary
General election
District 36
District 37
District 38
District 39
AD primary
General election
District 40
See also
Notes
^ Six Republicans joined all Democrats and independents to form a governing coalition
^ Four Republicans joined all Democrats and independents to form a governing coalition
^ Edgmon, an independent former Democrat, was elected speaker under a Democratic-led coalition.
^ Rep. Knopp died on July 30, prior to the primary, but remained on the ballot where he was defeated posthumously.
^ Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
^ a b c Candidate running as an Independent with the Democratic Party nomination.
^ Died July 30
References
^ "August 18, 2020 Primary Election Information" . Alaska Division of Elections .
^ Brooks, James (February 15, 2019). "Alaska House, with new-look coalition, expects to open budget discussions Monday" . Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved July 25, 2020 .
^ "The Latest: Wilson leaves Alaska House Majority" . Associated Press News . Associated Press. July 11, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2020 .
^ Bohrer, Becky (May 3, 2019). "GOP lawmaker leaves Alaska House majority over budget vote" . Associated Press News . Associated Press. Retrieved July 25, 2020 .
^ "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races" . The Cook Political Report . Retrieved November 1, 2020 .
^ "Rep. Talerico declines to run, Verhagen files for his House seat" . KINY . April 7, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020 .
^ Brooks, James (January 7, 2020). "Wasilla representative says she will not run for reelection" . Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved August 24, 2020 .
^ Horazdovsky, Kortnie (February 20, 2020). "Kotzebue Rep. Lincoln will not seek re-election" . KTUU-TV . Retrieved August 24, 2020 .
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 1 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 2 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 5 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 6 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 7 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 8 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 9 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 10 primary unofficial results
^ a b Alaska Division of Elections. District 11 primary unofficial results
^ a b Brooks, James (August 31, 2020). "New candidates emerge in campaigns for Alaska Legislature" . Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved September 1, 2020 .
^ Remington Research Group/Alaska Free Market Coalition
^ a b Alaska Division of Elections. District 15 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 16 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 22 primary unofficial results
^ a b Alaska Division of Elections. District 23 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 23 primary unofficial results
^ a b Alaska Division of Elections. District 25 primary unofficial results
^ a b Alaska Division of Elections. District 28 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 35 primary unofficial results
^ Alaska Division of Elections. District 39 primary unofficial results
External links
Primary, General and Statewide Special Election Results , Alaska Division of Elections
Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "Alaska" , Voting & Elections Toolkits
"Alaska: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links" , Vote.org , Oakland, CA
"League of Women Voters of Alaska" . (state affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters )
Alaska at Ballotpedia
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