Shoshana Gungurstein

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Shoshana Gungurstein

Independent

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Utah

Graduate

Loma Linda University

Law

Whittier Law School

Personal

Profession

Consultant

Shoshana Gungurstein (Nonpartisan, Independent) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Alaska. Gungurstein lost as a write-in in the general election on November 8, 2022. Gungurstein lost in the primary on August 16, 2022.

Gungurstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Shoshana Gungurstein earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Utah, a master's degree from Loma Linda University, and a law degree from Whittier Law School. Gungurstein's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur, an investor, and a consultant.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Alaska, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Alaska

Select round: Round 3 Round 2 Round 1

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Lisa Murkowski in round 3 . 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.

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Lisa Murkowski	53.7	136,330	20,571	Won (3)
		Kelly Tshibaka	46.3	117,534	2,224	3
		Patricia Chesbro	0.0	0	-29,134	3
		Buzz Kelley	0.0	0	0	2
		Ted Gianoutsos (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Shoshana Gungurstein (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Sid Hill (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Joe Stephens (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Lisa Murkowski	44.5	115,759	1,641	Won (3)
		Kelly Tshibaka	44.3	115,310	3,209	3
		Patricia Chesbro	11.2	29,134	901	3
		Buzz Kelley	0.0	0	-8,575	2
		Ted Gianoutsos (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Shoshana Gungurstein (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Sid Hill (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Joe Stephens (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

		Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
		Lisa Murkowski	43.4	114,118	0	Won (3)
		Kelly Tshibaka	42.6	112,101	0	3
		Patricia Chesbro	10.7	28,233	0	3
		Buzz Kelley	3.3	8,575	0	2
		Ted Gianoutsos (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Shoshana Gungurstein (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Sid Hill (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1
		Joe Stephens (Write-in)	0.0	0	0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 263,027
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. Senate Alaska

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate Alaska on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Murkowski (R)	45.0	85,794
✔		Kelly Tshibaka (R)	38.5	73,414
✔		Patricia Chesbro (D)	6.8	12,989
✔		Buzz Kelley (R)	2.1	4,055
	Submit photo	Pat Nolin (R)	1.1	2,004
		Edgar Blatchford (D)	1.0	1,981
		Ivan Taylor (D)	1.0	1,897
		Samuel Merrill (R)	0.8	1,529
		Sean Thorne (L)	0.7	1,399
		Shoshana Gungurstein (Independent)	0.4	853
		Joe Stephens (Alaskan Independence Party)	0.4	805
		John Schiess (R)	0.4	734
		Dustin Darden (Alaskan Independence Party)	0.3	649
		Kendall Shorkey (R)	0.3	627
		Karl Speights (R)	0.3	613
	Submit photo	Jeremy Keller (Independent)	0.2	405
		Sid Hill (Independent)	0.1	274
		Huhnkie Lee (Independent)	0.1	238
	Submit photo	David Darden (Independent)	0.1	198

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sam Little (R)
• Elvi Gray-Jackson (D)
• Shellie Wyatt (Alaskan Independence Party)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Shoshana Gungurstein completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gungurstein's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m a progress oriented, proud Alaskan who stands for Liberty, Privacy, and Freedom. Independent of political party affiliation, focused on championing the best representation for our State. Engaging in innovative thinking and efficient implementation, I aim to make Alaska recession proof, uphold environmental stewardship, and negotiate a sensible balance of regulation and support from the federal government so that we Alaskans have greater autonomy to address the socio-economic crises affecting our urban and rural communities. Bridging the GAP (Gender, Age, and Party) in the US Senate to represent the grit and diversity of Alaskans.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Prosperity and generational wealth for all Alaskans.
• Responsible resource development with environmental stewardship.
• Individual Liberty, Privacy, and Freedom for all Alaskans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic development and conservative fiscal policy; responsible resource development while increasing renewable energy; land management; smart Infrastructure; education; environment; national security; and social welfare.

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Campaign website

Gungurstein's campaign website stated the following:

“	Non-Partisan, Independent​ It's Time We Rise Above The Gridlock Pro-Economic Development For Alaska Decrease Federal Regulation on Our Resources Pro-Responsible Resource Development Open the Alaskan Oil Fields NOW! Pro-Renewables Foster Alaska's Future as the Silicon Valley for Renewable Industries Pro-Choice Sanctity of Life and Privacy of Choice Pro-Second Amendment Responsible Ownership Pro- Individual Liberty, Privacy and Freedom For All Alaskans Champion of ALASKA'S Future!	”
—Shoshana Gungurstein's campaign website (2022)

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Footnotes

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Alaska's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lisa Murkowski (R)

Daniel Sullivan (R)

Representatives

Nicholas Begich (R)

Republican Party (3)