James Baisden
James Baisden (independent) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 30. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Baisden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
In the 2020 election, Baisden ran as a petition nominee and was listed as non-affiliated on the ballot. He is a registered member of the Republican Party.[1]
Biography
James Baisden served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 1997, earning an associate degree from the Community College of the United States Air Force in 1990. As of 2020, Baisden was the chief of staff and the chief of emergency services for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Baisden's professional experience includes working in fire services and management. Below is a brief outline of his career:[2][3]
- 2021: Vice mayor and city council member, Kenai, Alaska
- 2007-2018: Fire chief, Nikiski Fire Service Area
- 1998-2007: City of Kenai,
- 2005-2007: Assistant fire chief
- 1998-2005: Fire marshal
- 1995-1998: Deputy fire marshal, State of Alaska
- 1994-1995: Assistant fire chief, Alaska Air National Guard
- 1991-1994: Fire inspector and crew chief, U.S. Air Force Elmendorf
- 1990-1991: Assistant fire chief, U.S.Air Force King Salmon
Elections
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 30
Ron Gillham defeated James Baisden in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ron Gillham (R) | 62.4 | 5,750 |
 | James Baisden (Independent)  | 36.1 | 3,328 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 139 | ||
| Total votes: 9,217 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30
Ron Gillham defeated Kelly J. Wolf and incumbent Gary A. Knopp (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Gillham | 59.0 | 1,611 |
| Kelly J. Wolf | 24.1 | 658 | ||
 | Gary A. Knopp (Unofficially withdrew) | 16.9 | 463 | |
| Total votes: 2,732 | |||
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Baisden ran as a petition nominee and was listed as non-affiliated on the general election ballot. He was a registered member of the Republican Party.[4]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
James Baisden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Baisden's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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• 22-year Kenai District 30 Resident • Current Chief of Staff for the Borough • Retired Firefighter/Fire Chief • 35-year career in Public Safety • 22 years serving Nikiski/Kenai Fire Dept. • Fiscal Conservative (R) • Pro Life • National Riffle Assn. - Life Member • 12-year Military Veteran USAF/AK ANG • Married 34 years • 3 Children in the Kenai Peninsula School District
- PFD - I will work hard to protect the Permanent Fund.
- Public Service - I have been in public safety my entire career and have a deep respect for those that serve our communities. I support our military, law enforcement, emergency responders, and educators.
- Economy - Alaska needs a strong economy with fewer regulations and a balanced budget. Integrity is important. I will be upfront and honest as your Representative in developing a long-term budget.
I support our Constitutional Rights, low taxes, a strong diversified economy, less regulation and a more efficient government.
I'm a lifelong conservative (R). Difficult decisions need to be made now at all levels of government. I believe my experience makes me the best choice to represent the Kenai & Soldotna area.
The Total Money Makeover
I enjoy books about history and this book about the Greatest Generation is a great read.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on October 6, 2020.
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 3, 2020
- ↑ City of Kenai, "James Baisden," accessed November 7, 2022
- ↑ Clarion Peninsula, "Election 2020: House District 30 candidate James Baisden," October 24, 2020
