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Dan Saddler
2023 - Present
2027
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Dan Saddler (Republican Party) is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 17, 2023. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.
Saddler (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Dan Saddler earned his B.A. in journalism from Miami University of Ohio in 1983 and his M.A. in journalism from Ohio State University in 1987. His career experience includes working in the following positions: newspaper reporter, engineering magazine editor, legislative staff for various Alaska lawmakers, public relations writer/account executive for a large Alaska Native regional corporation, commissions for the Office of the Governor of the State of Alaska, deputy press secretary/deputy director of boards and commissions for the governor's office, special assistant to the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Alaska, reporter for the Anchorage Times, and press secretary for the Alaska House of Representative's Republican Majority.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Saddler was assigned to the following committees:
- House Health & Social Services Committee
- House Labor & Commerce Committee
- House Resources Committee
- Legislative Council Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Community & Regional Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Saddler served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Saddler served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Resources, Co-chair |
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs |
| • Armed Services, Co-chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Saddler served on the following committees:[2]
| Alaska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Armed Services, Co-Chair |
| • Community & Regional Affairs |
| • Energy |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs, Co-Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 24
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Dan Saddler in round 1 .
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Total votes: 8,243 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Dan Saddler advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 24 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Saddler (R) | 100.0 | 2,776 |
| Total votes: 2,776 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Saddler in this election.
2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 24
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Dan Saddler in round 1 .
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Total votes: 7,461 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 24
Dan Saddler, Sharon Jackson, and Daryl Nelson advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 24 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Saddler (R) | 53.1 | 2,919 |
| ✔ |  | Sharon Jackson (R) | 24.8 | 1,365 |
| ✔ | Daryl Nelson (D) | 22.0 | 1,211 | |
| Total votes: 5,495 | |||
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2018
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Alaska State Senate District G
Lora Reinbold defeated Oliver Schiess in the general election for Alaska State Senate District G on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lora Reinbold (R) | 62.4 | 8,257 |
 | Oliver Schiess (D) | 37.1 | 4,911 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 66 | ||
| Total votes: 13,234 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska State Senate District G
Lora Reinbold defeated Dan Saddler in the Republican primary for Alaska State Senate District G on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lora Reinbold | 58.2 | 2,807 |
| Dan Saddler | 41.8 | 2,015 | |
| Total votes: 4,822 | |||
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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska State Senate District G
Oliver Schiess advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska State Senate District G on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Oliver Schiess | 100.0 | 1,137 |
| Total votes: 1,137 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Dan Saddler ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 13 general election.[3][4]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Dan Saddler Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||
Incumbent Dan Saddler defeated Myranda D. Walso in the Alaska House of Representatives District 13 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dan Saddler Incumbent |
72.74% | 838 | |
| Republican | Myranda D. Walso | 27.26% | 314 | |
| Total Votes | 1,152 | |||
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. District 12 incumbent Dan Saddler was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
2012
Saddler ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12. He defeated Glen Eichenlaub in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12] Saddler won re-election in the general election.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Dan Saddler Incumbent |
96.6% | 4,663 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 3.4% | 166 | |
| Total Votes | 4,829 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Dan Saddler Incumbent |
88.3% | 1,185 |
| Glen Eichenlaub | 11.7% | 157 |
| Total Votes | 1,342 | |
2010
Saddler defeated Dan Kendall and Bill Cook in the August 24 primary.[15] He then defeated Democrat Martin J. Lindeke in the November 2 general election.[16]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 18 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dan Saddler (R)
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1,944 | 68.89% | ||
| Martin J. Lindeke (D) | 707 | 25.05% | ||
| Write-ins | 171 | 6.065 | ||
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dan Saddler (R)
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415 | |||
| Bill Cook (R) | 411 | |||
| Dan Kendall (R) | 332 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Dan Saddler did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Saddler's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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If re-elected, my priorities will be to:
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| —Dan Saddler, [18] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 to May 15. |
2023
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In 2023, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 17.
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2018
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In 2018, the 31st Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 17. The legislature held a special session from May 18 to June 16, a second special session from June 16 to July 15, a one-day special session on July 27, and a fourth special session from October 23 to November 21.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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In 2013, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 15 to April 14. Ballotpedia staff did not find any state legislative scorecards published for this state in 2013. If you are aware of one, please contact editor@ballotpedia.org to let us know. |
2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alaska House of Representatives District 24 |
Officeholder Alaska House of Representatives District 24 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Alaska House Majority, "Representative Dan Saddler," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives, "House Majority Members" accessed September 18, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "State of Alaska 2010 Primary Election," accessed July 13, 2018
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dan Saddler, "Issues," accessed July 26, 2016
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 Alaska Business Report Card, "About ABRC," accessed September 11, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas McKay (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 24 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 13 2015-2018 |
Succeeded by Sharon Jackson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 12 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 18 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
