Rich Walker
Rich Walker (Republican Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 32. Walker lost in the Republican primary on August 21, 2018.
Heading into the August 21, 2018, Republican primaries, District 32 was represented by state Rep. Louise Stutes (R), who left the Republican caucus after the 2016 elections and joined a majority coalition that included all 17 Democrats, two independents, and Republicans Paul Seaton and Gabrielle LeDoux. The coalition elected Bryce Edgmon (D) as speaker and Stutes became the majority whip.
Following the formation of the coalition, Alaska GOP Chairman Tuckerman Babcock invited LeDoux, Seaton, and Stutes to leave the party and said they would face challengers in the Republican primaries on August 21, 2018.
Visit this page to learn more about the primaries: Alaska state legislative Republican primaries, 2018
Biography
Walker's professional experience includes serving on the Kodiak City Council, serving on the Parks and Recreation Board, and working in the oil industry on Alaska's North Slope.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Louise Stutes defeated Dennis Harris and Sandra Katelnikoff-Lester in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Louise Stutes (R) | 53.1 | 3,261 |
 | Dennis Harris (D)  | 33.7 | 2,072 | |
| Sandra Katelnikoff-Lester (Independent) | 12.5 | 767 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 6,140 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 32
Incumbent Louise Stutes defeated Rich Walker in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 32 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Louise Stutes | 54.9 | 959 |
 | Rich Walker | 45.1 | 788 | |
| Total votes: 1,747 | |||
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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 32
Dennis Harris advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 32 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Harris | 100.0 | 708 |
| Total votes: 708 | |||
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Republican primary overview
Did the incumbent file to run for re-election?
| Yes. |
What made this a battleground race?
| Louise B. Stutes held this seat heading into the 2018 elections. She was one of three Republicans to leave their party and join the Democratic-led majority coalition after the 2016 elections. She filed for re-election and drew a primary challenge from Rich Walker. He faced Stutes in the 2014 Republican primary and received 27.8 percent of the vote. Stutes received 43.4 percent and Carol Austerman (R) received 28.8 percent. |
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Jerry G. McCune was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Louise B. Stutes defeated Carol Austerman and Rich Walker in the Republican primary. Stutes defeated McCune in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Louise B. Stutes |
55.4% | 3,236 | |
| Democratic | Jerry G. McCune | 44.6% | 2,608 | |
| Total Votes | 5,844 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Louise Stutes |
43.4% | 941 |
| Carol Austerman | 28.8% | 625 |
| Rich Walker | 27.8% | 602 |
| Total Votes | 2,168 | |
Campaign themes
2014
Walker's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
- Excerpt: "I support Sustainability for our fishing industry and continued development and research for Alaskan fisheries."
- Excerpt: "I support the physical and political backing of our United Stated Coast Guard and the Uniformed Military Services."
- Excerpt: "I support community growth and development of Infrastructure."
- Excerpt: "I support Labor force development, vocational education and a vital workforce to keep Alaska strong."
- Excerpt: "I support the development of Alaska’s Educational system, strict accountability for our educational staff as well as dual culpability from parents to be involved with the educational foundation of tomorrow’s leaders."
- Excerpt: "I support Small business development through socio-economic development, marketing and lending to enhance our communities fiscal strength."
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Rich + Walker + Alaska + House"
See also
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House of Representatives District 32
- Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Alaska State Legislature
External links
- Voter Pamphlet: Rich Walker
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Alaska Secretary of State - Official primary candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ Must Read Alaska, "Candidate profile: Richard Walker of Kodiak for House District 32," July 25, 2018
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "Voter Pamphlet: Rich Walker," accessed July 25, 2014
