Kathryn Dodge
Kathryn Dodge (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 1. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Dodge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 1
Bart LeBon defeated Kathryn Dodge in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bart LeBon (R) | 49.9 | 2,663 |
 | Kathryn Dodge (D)  | 49.8 | 2,662 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 5,342 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 1
Bart LeBon defeated Wolfgang Falke in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bart LeBon | 71.5 | 711 |
| Wolfgang Falke | 28.5 | 283 | ||
| Total votes: 994 | |||
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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 1
Kathryn Dodge advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathryn Dodge | 100.0 | 826 |
| Total votes: 826 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kathryn Dodge completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dodge's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
As a Representative, my top three priorities would be: 1) to pass a sustainable budget that provides the state services Alaskans need, 2) to ensure that we have a fully funded, quality pre-K through University education system and to diversify our economy to create the opportunities Alaskans need to build successful lives
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am passionate about economic development. I have seen how careful community economic development planning and smart policy can create opportunities for Alaskans to build skills and knowledge and create businesses that are economic drivers in our communities. Alaska has a great deal of potential and I'm excited by the opportunity to build our future together.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I believe the most important characteristics an elected official can have are an open and curious mind, ability to work well with others, and a commitment to honestly represent the people who elect them.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I like to understand things. As an Assembly member, I've worked hard to listen to what people tell me, ask questions to make sure I understand, and weigh different options and possibilities to determine the best course of action in any given situation. I believe that my curious analytical approach, my honest commitment to evaluate the results of the decisions I make, and my reputation for working with others would serve our community well in the legislature.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
The core responsibilities of a legislator are to listen and promote policies that benefit Alaskans and to oppose those policies that don't move Alaska forward.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I try to leave things in better shape than when i found them. I would like to leave a legacy of respectfully working together to develop a sustainable budget that will serve our state for generations to come.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Finding and agreeing to a sustainable budget system, including investing in diversifying our economy to create fiscal stability independent of fluctuating oil prices and finding solutions to our substance abuse and mental health crisis.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Alaska House of Representatives
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