Denny Wells
Denny Wells (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 15. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Denny Wells was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. His career experience includes working as a small business owner, data analyst, and working in the oil industry.[1]
Wells has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- St. John United Methodist Church
- Chugach Optional Education Corp
- Anchorage Opera
- Alaska Returned Peace Corps
Elections
2024
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Mia Costello in round 1 .
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Total votes: 8,816 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Mia Costello, Denny Wells, and Dustin Darden advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mia Costello (R) | 50.0 | 1,545 |
| ✔ |  | Denny Wells (D) | 45.6 | 1,408 |
| ✔ |  | Dustin Darden (D) | 4.4 | 136 |
| Total votes: 3,089 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Thomas McKay (R)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Thomas McKay in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 7,265 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Thomas McKay, Denny Wells, and David Eibeck advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Thomas McKay (R) | 44.3 | 2,339 |
| ✔ | | Denny Wells (D) | 44.2 | 2,333 |
| ✔ | David Eibeck (R) | 11.5 | 605 | |
| Total votes: 5,277 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Denny Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wells' responses.
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- Pro-Education - Education is the best investment we can make in the long-term success of our people, economy, and future. As your representative, I will fight for our community to ensure our students have access to high-quality education from Pre-K through our Universities and trade schools. I'll be a stalwart and vocal advocate for stable and adequate funding for our local schools, the University of Alaska, and trade and apprenticeship opportunities.
- Pro-Freedom - Alaskans value community, but we also value independence and the right to not have the government interfere with our personal affairs. I will uphold our state's constitution, which protects the inherent right to privacy for all Alaskans. I will fight to ensure government doesn't interfere with your personal decisions, including personal healthcare decisions best left up to Alaskans and their physician.
- Pro-Public Safety - As I’ve gone door-to-door over the last year, crime, public safety, and homelessness have been top concerns among friends and neighbors in our community. I’m proud to be supported by police officers and firefighters in Anchorage. As your representative, I will fight to ensure we have a safe and healthy community by:
-Investing in our police and first responders and ensuring competitive benefits and retirements to promote recruitment and retention.
-Expanding mental health and addiction services so those struggling can get treatment.
-Supporting common-sense criminal laws that hold criminals accountable and protect victims.
-Addressing homelessness by promoting affordable housing, economic opportunity, and good jobs.
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2022
Denny Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wells' responses.
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- Working for Alaska families: I am dedicated to helping families in my community, and all across Alaska. As a husband and father to three school-aged children, I know firsthand the challenges facing families in our community, including quality education, affordable childcare, economic opportunities, and public safety.
- Fiscal Responsibility and a long term fiscal plan - Alaskans have seen firsthand the negative impacts that come when the services Alaskans depend on are tied almost exclusively to a single volatility-priced commodity. We need to diversify our economy by continuing to responsibly develop Alaska’s abundant natural resources, protect and grow the permanent fund, and create a long term fiscal plan that provides stability to our state and our economy.
- Protecting Alaskans’ rights - Alaska’s Constitution is considered one of the best in the country. One of its highlights is an explicit right to privacy. My opponent believes that government and partisan politics should dictate the private health care decisions you and your doctor make. I will fight to protect your right to privacy so that you continue to be empowered to make your own decisions free from government overreach.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
