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Kevin McCabe (Alaska)
2023 - Present
2027
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Kevin McCabe (Republican Party) is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 30. He assumed office on January 17, 2023. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.
McCabe (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
McCabe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kevin McCabe was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and lives in Big Lake, Alaska. McCabe graduated from Hibbing High School. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1976 to 1996 and reached the rank of chief petty officer. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle University in 1998 and an M.B.A. from Regis University in 2005.[1][2]
McCabe's career experience includes working as a flight captain with Atlas Air, a pilot and director of operation with Air Madura, chief pilot with Alaska Air Taxi, a pilot with Air Wisconsin and Southern Air Transport, with Clusiau's Oldsmobile, and with Island Air Service. He has volunteered as a firefighter with the city of Kodiak, Alaska, and has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1][2][3]
- Chief Petty Officers Association
- American Legion
- IBT Local 2750 Atlas Pilots
- Alaska Family Council
- Lions Club
- Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
- National Rifle Association
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
McCabe was assigned to the following committees:
- House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- House Resources Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
McCabe was assigned to the following committees:
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 30
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Kevin McCabe in round 1 .
Total votes: 8,740 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Kevin McCabe and Doyle Holmes advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kevin McCabe (R) ![]() | 54.7 | 1,483 |
✔ | Doyle Holmes (R) | 45.3 | 1,226 |
Total votes: 2,709 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for McCabe in this election.
Pledges
McCabe signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 30
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Kevin McCabe 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.
Total votes: 7,519 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Kevin McCabe, Doyle Holmes, and Joy Mindiola advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 30 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kevin McCabe (R) | 47.4 | 2,463 |
✔ | Doyle Holmes (R) | 27.9 | 1,451 | |
✔ | Joy Mindiola (D) | 24.7 | 1,284 |
Total votes: 5,198 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Griffin (R)
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 8
Kevin McCabe defeated Alma Hartley in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kevin McCabe (R) ![]() | 81.4 | 7,533 |
Alma Hartley (D) | 18.2 | 1,683 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 34 |
Total votes: 9,250 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Billy Fikes (Independent)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 8
Kevin McCabe defeated incumbent Mark Neuman in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 8 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Kevin McCabe ![]() | 64.4 | 1,807 |
![]() | Mark Neuman | 35.6 | 1,000 |
Total votes: 2,807 | ||||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 8
Alma Hartley advanced from the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 8 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Alma Hartley | 100.0 | 666 |
Total votes: 666 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kevin McCabe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCabe's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- All political power is inherent in the people. All government originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the people as a whole. As an Alaskan, I believe in limited government. The government is not there to provide everything for everyone. The State government, of the people and by the people, was created to ensure safety, welfare, tranquility and to aid prosperity of Alaskans. Our constitution says that “…all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the enjoyment of the rewards of their own industry…” The constitution also requires that we develop our resources fo the citizens of Alaska and for maximum sustainable yield. I intend to do that.
- One barrier to Alaska’s statehood was that we did not have a large population to contribute much to the United States. What we did have was an abundance of diverse resources. From timber and gold, to zinc and oil, Alaska had a lot to offer. Since achieving statehood, however, it seems that all we have focused on is oil. Flying over the Spruce Bark Beetle Kill trees in South Central Alaska made me realize how a resource not harvested, such as the spruce trees, is not only a waste of money but can be a danger to Alaska. We need responsible and safe development of ALL our resources. As a representative I will work to find avenues to safely and responsibly develop our local resources to help Alaska become the State it was meant to be.
- We need less pandering politicians and more citizen-legislators who recognize the need to lift restrictions on people and businesses with plans and ideas to monetize our resources or construct projects that move Alaska forward. This includes diverse resource projects such as timber and mining as well as the transportation required to support such projects. There are a number of projects on the horizon that have been discussed for years. Many of these have been shelved due to out-of-State activists and congressmen who think Alaska belongs to them. We are so much more than just a national park for activists. It is long past time to take our state back and to open Alaska to business for Alaskans. It is more important now, than ever, to pu
JIm Jordan - "Do What You Said You Would Do."
Adam Fergusson "When Money Dies."
Eric Metaxes "If You Can Keep It - the forgotten promise of American Liberty."
"You're at 31 degrees, 14.57 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude," he replies.
"You must be a Democrat." says the woman.
"I am. How did you know?" replies the man below.
"Because everything you told me is technically correct, but the information is useless, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've been no help."
"You must be a Republican."
"Yes. How did you know?"
Definition of life.
Resources.
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2022
Kevin McCabe did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kevin McCabe completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McCabe's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|"I'm proud to be an American and an Alaskan. Public and community service are very important to me and should be the hallmarks of any good legislator. I am a conservative Republican who believes in balanced budgets, smaller government, life at conception, the people's right to bear arms, and the people's right to vote on their PFD.
I believe that a legislator works for his constituents and they have a right to hear from him; and he has a duty to respond when a constituent emails or calls. A legislator has a duty to keep his constituents informed and to solicit their input frequently."
- Balanced Budgets. We must learn to live within our Means.
- Smaller Government. The Government is not the answer to every problem. We are Americans and Alaskans - we do quite well with less government.
- Legislative Responsibility. Legislators must be able to communicate with their consitituents.
But mostly I believe that YOUR beliefs are most important. The votes and constituents whom I will work for are of paramount importance. And I would love to talk to you or to hear what you believe - how you think I should vote. Too often our legislators seem to forget that they work for the people. us. I assure I will never forget that.
The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek
The Red and The Blue by Steve Kornacki
Ship of Fools by Tucker Carlson
Animal Farm by George Orwell
The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as [State Representative] to the best of my ability."
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 18. |
2021
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In 2021, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 19.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Alaska House of Representatives District 30 |
Officeholder Alaska House of Representatives District 30 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alaska Department of Elections, “Kevin J. McCabe – House District 8 Representative – Republican Nominee,” accessed December 24, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 20, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 15, 2024
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Preceded by Ron Gillham (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 30 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Mark Neuman (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 8 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Ben Carpenter (R) |