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Kyle Johansen
Kyle Johansen (b. July 13, 1967) is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 1st District from 2007 to 2013. He unsuccessfully ran for re-election as an independent in 2012.
Biography
Johansen earned his B.A. in Elementary Education from Washington State University. His professional experience includes owning Johansen Consulting Company and working as a legislative aide to Representative Bill Williams from 1994-2000.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johansen served on these committees:
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation
- Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development
- Subcommittee on Revenue
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Johansen served on these committees:
- Cook Inlet Salmon Task Force
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development
- Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation
- Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development
- Subcommittee on Revenue
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 35 - "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors."
- HB 209 - "An Act providing for a surcharge on oil produced in the state and delivered to a state that imposes a tax on fuel delivered to this state."[2]
Elections
2012
Johansen initially filed for re-election in District 33 as a Republican, but ultimately he decided to instead run as an Independent.[3] Johansen says he will better serve the voters by running as an Independent. "Frankly, I'm just kind of disheartened by party politics in general. A lot of it is personality-driven and I'm focusing on issues and moving this district forward and the state forward in all the things that we deal with," Johansen said.[4] Johansen was challenged by Matt Olsen (D) and incumbent Peggy Wilson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. Johansen was defeated in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Peggy Wilson Incumbent |
58% | 4,131 | |
| Democratic | Matt Olsen | 32.7% | 2,332 | |
| Independent | Kyle B. Johansen Incumbent | 9% | 641 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 20 | |
| Total Votes | 7,124 | |||
2011 recall
- See also: Kyle Johansen recall, Alaska (2011)
An effort was launched in February 2011 to recall Johansen from office based on events surrounding a Republican state house caucus meeting in November 2010, at which time Johansen resigned a leadership position in the caucus and walked out.[6]
2010
Johansen won re-election to the 1st District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Ottar Mobley in the November 2 general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 1 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kyle Johansen (R)
|
3,433 | 67.51% | ||
| Ottar Mobley (D) | 1,640 | 32.25% | ||
2008
In 2008, Johansen was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 1. He was unopposed in the election and finished with 5,327 votes.[8] Johansen raised $26,529 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kyle Johansen (R)
|
5,327 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Johansen and his wife Michelle have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Kyle Johansen's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Alaska's House Majority - Kyle Johansen profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Johansen
- ↑ Alaska Board of Elections, "2012 primary candidate list," accessed June 1, 2012
- ↑ KRBD Radio, "Johansen says he’ll reach more voters as an independent," June 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ The News Tribune, "Town readies for battle to recall legislator," February 27, 2011
- ↑ Alaska Department of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed November 20, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 1 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Doug Isaacson (R) |
