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Alaska state legislative districts
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List of state legislative districts |
There are 60 seats in the Alaska State Legislature. Fifty (50) seats, 10 of the Alaska State Senate and all 40 of the Alaska House of Representatives, are up for election every two years.
Chambers
Click the following tabs for more information about each chamber:
Senate
The Alaska Senate is the upper house in the Alaska Legislature. The Senate consists of 20 members.
As of the 2020 Census, Alaska state senators represented an average of 36,804 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 36,076 residents.
Qualifications
Article II, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution states: "A member of the legislature shall be a qualified voter who has been a resident of Alaska for at least three years and of the district from which elected for at least one year, immediately preceding his filing for office. A senator shall be at least twenty-five years of age and a representative at least twenty-one years of age."[1]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Alaska State Legislature, the governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. The governor must select the replacement within 30 days after the vacancy happens. Nevertheless, if the predecessor's term is set to expire or if a special election is scheduled to fill a vacancy in the state Senate before the legislature reconvenes, the governor is not authorized to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.[2]
See sources: Alaska Stat. §15.40.320
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $84,000/year | $307/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Alaska State Senate.
House
The Alaska House of Representatives is the lower house in the Alaska Legislature. The House is composed of 40 members.
As of the 2020 Census, Alaska state representatives represented an average of 18,402 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 18,038 residents.
Qualifications
Article II, Section 2 of the Alaska Constitution states: "A member of the legislature shall be a qualified voter who has been a resident of Alaska for at least three years and of the district from which elected for at least one year, immediately preceding his filing for office. A senator shall be at least twenty-five years of age and a representative at least twenty-one years of age."[4]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Alaska State Legislature, the governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. The governor must select the replacement within 30 days after the vacancy happens. Nevertheless, if the predecessor's term is set to expire or if a special election is scheduled to fill a vacancy in the state Senate before the legislature reconvenes, the governor is not authorized to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.[5]
See sources: Alaska Stat. §15.40.320
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[6] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $84,000/year | $307/day |
Districts
These are links to every district in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Redistricting
Because Alaska has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. A non-politician commission draws state legislative district lines. In place since 1998, Alaska's redistricting commission comprises five members. Two commissioners are appointed by the governor, one by the state Senate majority leader, one by the state House majority leader, and one by the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court. State law mandates that commissioners "be chosen without regard to party affiliation." One commissioner must be selected from each of the state's judicial districts.[7]
The Alaska Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. Furthermore, every state legislative district must contain a "relatively integrated socio-economic area." Each state legislative district is served by one state senator and two state representatives.[7]
Alaska completed its state legislative redistricting on May 24, 2022, when the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted a new map of state Senate districts at the direction of the state supreme court. In its ruling, the Alaska Supreme Court upheld a May 16, 2022, decision by the Third District of Alaska's Superior Court that determined that the mapping of state House districts to Senate ones was unconstitutional and ordered the Alaska Redistricting Board to adopt another proposed plan for pairing the districts. Click here to read more about litigation surrounding Alaska's legislative boundaries. These maps took effect for Alaska's 2022 legislative elections. On May 15, 2023, the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted its 2022 interim maps as final state legislative maps. The final maps were used in the 2024 elections.[8]
Alaska had initially enacted legislative district boundaries on November 10, 2021, following a 3-2 vote by the Alaska Redistricting Board. The three Republican-appointed board members voted in favor of the map and the two nonpartisan board members voted against it.[9] On March 25, 2022, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that one state House and one state Senate district did not comply with the state constitution and required they be redrawn.[10] The Alaska Redistricting Board adopted new legislative district boundaries to comply with the state supreme court's ruling on April 13, 2022.[11]
Senate elections
Alaska state senators serve staggered, four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. Alaska holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2026
Elections for the Alaska State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 20, 2024. The filing deadline was June 1, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, there was no change in the partisan balance of the Alaska State Senate.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 9 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 11 | 11 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2022
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for August 16, 2022. The filing deadline was June 1, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Republicans' numerical majority decreased from 13-7 to 11-9. Nine Democrats and eight Republicans announced the formation of a bipartisan coalition.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 9 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 11 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2020
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 18, 2020. The filing deadline was June 1, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, there was no change in the partisan balance of the Alaska State Senate.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 13 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2018
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2018. A hybrid primary election took place on August 21, 2018.[12] The general election was held on November 6, 2018.[13] The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2018. The deadline for independent and minor party candidates to submit signatures was August 21, 2018.[14]
In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Alaska State Senate decreased from 14-6 to 13-7.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 13 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
2016
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Alaska State Senate 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. A total of 10 seats out of the 20 seats in the Alaska State Senate were up for election in 2016. No changes occurred to the partisan balance of the chamber.
| Alaska State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 14 | |
| Total | 20 | 20 | |
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2014
Elections for the Alaska State Senate 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. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 13-7 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 14-6 majority.
2012
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 28, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2012. Ordinarily, half (10) of the senators would have been up for election in 2012, with the remaining half up for election in 2014 because senators serve staggered four-year terms. However in 2012, every senator except Dennis Egan (D) faced re-election due to changes resulting from state legislative redistricting. Senators normally scheduled for the 2014 election were elected to two-year terms in 2012, preserving Alaska's staggered Senate elections. Thus, a total of 19 seats were up for election in 2012.[15] Heading into the election, the Alaska State Senate was tied at 10-10. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 13-7 majority.
2010
Elections for the office of Alaska State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on August 24, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2010. State senate seats in all even-numbered districts excluding District 20 were on the ballot in 2010, in addition to the District 19 seat. Heading into the election, Alaska State Senate was tied at 10-10. The partisan balance did not change in the election.
During the 2010 election, the total value of contributions to the 29 Senate candidates was $1,227,692. The top 10 contributors were:[16]
2008
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 26, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total contributions to Senate candidates was $860,748. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2006
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,560,798. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2004
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 24, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,867,581. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2002
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 27, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,196,193. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
2000
Elections for the office of the Alaska State Senate consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,116,529. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
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House elections
Alaska state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Alaska holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was August 20, 2024. The filing deadline was June 1, 2024.
Democrats gained one seat in the 2024 elections, reducing the Republican numerical majority to 21-14-5. A 21-member coalition of 14 Democrats, five independents, and two Republicans assumed chamber control.
| Alaska House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | 14 | |
| Republican Party | 22 | 21 | |
| Nonpartisan | 4 | 4 | |
| Undeclared | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
2022
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for August 16, 2022. The filing deadline was June 1, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Republicans maintained 21 seats in the chamber. Democrats decreased by one to hold 14 seats, independents increased by one to hold four seats, and one seat stayed nonpartisan.
| Alaska House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 15 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 21 | 21 | |
| Independent | 3 | 4 | |
| Nonpartisan | 1 | 2 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
2020
Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 18, 2020. The filing deadline was June 1, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, Republicans won 21 seats and Democrats won 15 seats. One nonpartisan candidate and three independents were elected to the state House.
| Alaska House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 15 | 15 | |
| Republican Party | 22 | 21 | |
| Independent | 2 | 3 | |
| Nonpartisan | 0 | 1 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
2018
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2018. A hybrid primary election took place on August 21, 2018.[22] The general election was held on November 6, 2018.[23] The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2018. The deadline for independent and minor party candidates to submit signatures was August 21, 2018.[24]
In the 2018 elections, Republicans won 23 seats, Democrats won 16 seats, and a Democratic-aligned independent won another race. However, due to defections from within their caucus, Republicans were not able to organize a majority in House. Read more about the aftermath of the elections here.
| Alaska House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 17 | 16 | |
| Republican Party | 20 | 23 | |
| Independent | 3 | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
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. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2016. Republicans lost two seats but still retained a numerical majority in the chamber. However, a coalition between House Democrats, three Republican representatives, and two independent representatives gave effective control of the chamber to Democrats.
| Alaska House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 16 | 17[25] | |
| Republican Party | 23 | 21 | |
| Independent | 1 | 2 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | |
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2014Elections 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. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 26-14 majority. Republicans lost three seats in the election, giving them a 23-16 majority.
2012Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on August 28, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2012. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 24-16 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 25-15 majority.
The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012.
2010Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on August 24, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2010. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 21-18 majority. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 24-16 majority.
During the 2010 election, the total value of contributions to the 82 House candidates was $3,254,576. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2008Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 26, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,919,909. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
2006Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,973,988. The top 10 contributors were:[28]
2004Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 24, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $4,077,001. The top 10 contributors were:[29]
2002Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 27, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,385,516. The top 10 contributors were:[30]
2000Elections for the office of Alaska House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 22, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,737,767. The top 10 contributors were:[31]
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See also
- State legislature
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska State Senate
- Alaska House of Representatives
- List of Alaska state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ Office of Lt. Governor, "The Constitution of the State of Alaska - Article II – The Legislature," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Alaska State Legislature, " Sec. 15.40.320. Condition and time for filling vacancy by appointment," accessed February 8, 2021 (Statute 15.40.320)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Office of Lt. Governor, "The Constitution of the State of Alaska - Article II – The Legislature," accessed May 21, 2025
- ↑ Alaska State Legislature, " Sec. 15.40.320. Condition and time for filling vacancy by appointment," accessed February 8, 2021 (Statute 15.40.320)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 All About Redistricting, "Alaska," accessed April 17, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Redistricting Board, "2023 May Final Proclamation," accessed March 20, 2025
- ↑ The Midnight Sun, "'I pray litigation is swift and just.' Redistricting Board finalizes plan with attempted dig at dissenters," Nov. 10, 2021
- ↑ Alaska Supreme Court, "In the Matter of the 2021 Redistricting Cases," March 25, 2022
- ↑ Alaska Redistricting Board, "Amended Proclamation of Redistricting," April 13, 2022
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed March 23, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Primary Election Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Candidate Filing Forms and Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "New legislative map forces early elections for senators," June 13, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska State Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money.org, "Alaska 2008 Candidates," accessed May 6, 2025
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2006 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2004 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2002 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2000 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed March 23, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Primary Election Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Candidate Filing Forms and Information," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ A coalition between House Democrats, three Republican representatives, and two independent representatives gave effective control of the chamber to Democrats.
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska House of Representatives 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed April 21, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2008 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2006 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2004 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2002 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska 2000 Candidates," accessed April 10, 2013
