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Ted Eischeid
2025 - Present
2027
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Ted Eischeid (Democratic Party) (also known as T. J.) is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 22. He assumed office on January 21, 2025. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.
Eischeid (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Eischeid completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ted Eischeid was born in Dubuque, Iowa. He earned a high school diploma from Dubuque Senior High School, a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in 1984, and a graduate degree from Mississippi State University in 2005.[1] His career experience includes working as a teacher, long-range planner, and in various natural resources postitions. Eischeid has been affiliated with Retired Public Employees Association.[2]
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 22
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Ted Eischeid in round 1 .
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Total votes: 5,027 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 22
Ted Eischeid and incumbent Stanley Wright advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 22 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ted Eischeid (D) | 51.4 | 625 |
| ✔ |  | Stanley Wright (R) | 48.6 | 590 |
| Total votes: 1,215 | |||
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Endorsements
To view Eischeid's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Eischeid in this election.
2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 22
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Stanley Wright in round 1 .
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Total votes: 3,772 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lisa Simpson (R)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 22
Ted Eischeid, Stanley Wright, and Lisa Simpson advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 22 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Eischeid (D) | 43.1 | 984 |
| ✔ | | Stanley Wright (R) | 35.2 | 804 |
| ✔ | Lisa Simpson (R) | 21.7 | 496 | |
| Total votes: 2,284 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ted Eischeid completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eischeid'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 recently retired from a 6+ year career as a planner with the Mat-Su Borough. I focused on the efficient use of land and resources and worked closely with the public and policy makers to design plans for land use that helped communities meet their goals.
An educator for most of my career, I care deeply about increasing education funding and creating opportunities for our students. I spent 25 years teaching middle school science and earned a degree in natural resources science.
I grew up in rural America where I learned the value of hard work, community, and giving back. If elected, I will bring that same can-do attitude to Juneau, and will work hard to create rational and effective government for the people of Northeast Anchorage.- I believe that the best representation comes when candidates engage with voters directly. In my 2022 campaign I knocked on over 3,500 doors in my district to talk to my neighbors in HD22. In 2024 I am on track to door knock on almost twice that number. Talking to voters at their doors lets me know what's on their mind and informs my candidacy on how to best represent them. Related, I try to complete questionnaires so voters know who I am and what I can offer as a candidate. I talk to everyone and can almost always find a connection because I listen. We are all more alike than we are different. Too many politicians seem to avoid voters and sow division. I'm ready to work across the aisle to proudly represent my neighbors in HD-22.
- I love my community in East Anchorage and I think I can be of service. I think at a time when our education system is in crisis, my perspective of 25+ years of teaching in public schools will be of use.
- The voters during my door knocks aren't asking for much, but they do want representative government that works for them. They are telling me that their priorities are this: 1. Increase education funding and stop politicizing the education of our kids. 2. Develop solutions for the housing affordability crisis and homelessness. 3. Improve public services such as road maintenance and snow plowing.
1. Education (I'm a former teacher). Education not only provides the springboard to a better future, but are schools are integral to our community.
2. Infrastructure, both physical and human. We need to build and maintain Alaska, especially to improve our energy infrastructure to address the impending natural gas delivery shortage south central Alaska is facing.
3. Public safety - people want to feel safe and that emergency services are adequately staffed and can respond in a timely manner when needed.
4. Natural resources. As a fisheries and wildlife biologist I have a deep appreciation of how Alaskans value and use their natural resources.
2. You should be able to find common ground with others and be willing to compromise.
3. You need to be able to process information efficiently, anticipate consequences of your votes, and ask good questions.
4. You should strive to work across the aisle to get things done.
5. You should strive to represent your district and what is best for your neighbors.
1. Stabilize and inflation-proof education funding so our schools can focus on education.
2. Address the many public employee vacancies impacting the services Alaskans expect by offering a defined benefit pension to better attract and retain the best employees.
3. To develop fiscal planning that stabilizes finances and protects the Permanent Fund.
I have also been endorsed by Senator Bill Wielechowski who represents my east Anchorage senate district well.
2. Resources.
3. Judiciary.
4. Labor & Commerce.
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2022
Ted Eischeid completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eischeid'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 running to represent the citizens of northeast Anchorage in the Alaska State House. Let me introduce myself.
I’m proud to be an Alaskan. I grew up with a commitment to serve others, and I hope to continue that service as your next representative. I earned a degree in natural resources science and spent 25 years teaching middle school science. I currently work as a Planner with the Mat-Su Borough. I’ll fight for Northeast Anchorage in Juneau as your representative to the Alaska House for new House District 22.
When not working, I enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing, running, biking, paddling, skiing, gardening, and spending time with my wife. I’m a devoted dog owner and enjoy training and hunting my Labradors.
I grew up in the countryside where I learned the value of hard work and helping my neighbors. I will bring that same attitude to Juneau.
I have given my life to public service doing meaningful work. I would like to continue this work on your behalf. I humbly ask your support for rational and effective government. Thank you.- • Ensure a quality education for Alaskans: As a long-time educator I know the education of our youth is key to our state’s long-term success. I will support an education system for Alaska that attracts and retains the best teachers and curricula that prepares our kids for a bright future.
- • Support working families: Working families are the backbone of Alaska. We are experiencing a childcare and affordable housing crisis, and I will work to reduce barriers for working people wanting to live, work, play, and retire in Alaska.
- • Maintain and grow critical infrastructure: Alaska is a wonderful place to live, but our communities need high-quality, well-maintained infrastructure to prosper. I support strong state investments in maintaining and growing critical infrastructure such as roads, ports, and airports in addition to broadband and energy infrastructure
Ultimately, I am guided by the overarching philosophy that government should act in ways that helps people want to live/work/play here, raise families here, and to stay here in their retirement.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alaska House of Representatives District 22 |
Officeholder Alaska House of Representatives District 22 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 22 2025-Present |
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