Tyler Ivanoff

Tyler Ivanoff (Alaskan Independence Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Ivanoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tyler Ivanoff was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He earned a high school diploma from Mt. Edgecumbe High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2023. His career experience includes working as a teacher. As of 2024, Ivanoff was affiliated with the Bering Straits Native Corporation.^[1]

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Neal Foster in round 1 .

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,014
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Neal Foster and Tyler Ivanoff advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Neal Foster (D)	64.3	1,057
✔	Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff (Alaskan Independence Party)	35.7	587

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,644
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Ivanoff signed the following pledges.

U.S. Term Limits

2022

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Neal Foster in round 1 .

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,647
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Neal Foster and Tyler Ivanoff advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on August 16, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Neal Foster (D)	55.9	1,105
✔	Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff (Alaskan Independence Party)	44.1	871

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,976
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2020

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Neal Foster defeated Dan Holmes and Tyler Ivanoff in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Neal Foster (D)	64.0	3,623
		Dan Holmes (R)	18.5	1,044
	Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff (Alaskan Independence Party) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	17.5	991

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,658
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Dan Holmes advanced from the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Holmes	100.0	578

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 578
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Neal Foster defeated Tyler Ivanoff in the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Neal Foster	52.5	1,061
	Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff	47.5	961

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,022
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Note: Alaska does not report individual write-in votes.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Tyler Ivanoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ivanoff'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.

Tyler Ivanoff from Shishmaref. I teach 4th Grade. I have 6 children with my beautiful Fiancé Amber Fernandez. I’m running to Represent our people in Western Alaska.

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?

I’m from Rural Alaska, was born and raised in District 39. I live a subsistence lifestyle, and if elected I plan on protecting our lifestyle for future generations. This includes finding solutions to help our salmon populations rebound.
I’m here to protect the Permanent Fund Dividend. My opponent has voted to reduce the PFD in the past. If he did it once, what’s stopping him from changing it again.
I plan on giving a voice for our region. If elected I will work hard for our people. We need more Representatives from our villages, and by electing me into office it may show others to get the courage to step up as well.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Food Security, education, and jobs for our people in rural Alaska. We need to improve our infrastructure in our communities. Communities like mine still have no running water. If we get half of our PFD taken away, why can’t the legislature fund more projects for our communities? I am to make this known while supporting you down in Juneau.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to all the Elders that lived in my community of Elim. My grandparents as well. And lastly my Parents who showed me the importance of hard work and living a subsistence lifestyle.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

No, but live a year in a village and you will understand just a small glimpse of our lifestyle.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am easily approachable and I am a good listener.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Serving the people that voted them into office and putting them first rather than Special interests of the individual.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To show everyone in Rural Alaska, especially the villages that you too can be a leader. If I can do it, so can you. Get out and make a difference.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Desert Storm war. I was a young kid at the time. Maybe around 10 or so.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Summer of 2000. Working at the Unalakleet Cannery before going to college.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

A close working relationship to benefit the People of Alaska.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Balancing the budget. Not overspending and taking from the PFD.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. We have a lot of great leaders in Rural Alaska that can sit in a seat in Legislature.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. To make the best decisions to benefit the people of Alaska.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Mike Cronk is a legislator that I think is honest and Represents his people well.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not sure, but if there is an opportunity, a consideration would be appropriate.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

An elder told me they weren’t able to get one salmon that summer. This happened to be the first house that I campaigned at in 2022 while visiting another community. The elder was distraught, but was happy to hear that I was interested in representing her to share her story.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

I think you can only do so much. With the legislature changing the PFD and the Governor vetoing the PFD in 2016, I don’t think it’s right. This was not at the wishes of the whole state of Alaska. Power can be misused.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Education bill to help our paraprofessionals become teachers. Our paraprofessionals are not fully supported, and in the summer months are often unemployed. At the same time cannot collect unemployment because they technically work 3/4 of a year. That needs to be changed. We need to support our paraprofessionals.

What committees interest you?

House Finance, House Rules, Education, community and regional affairs

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It is important for our government to be transparent with what is going on financially.

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2022

Tyler Ivanoff did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Tyler Ivanoff did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Tyler Ivanoff campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Alaska House of Representatives District 39	Lost general	$2,550	$903
2022	Alaska House of Representatives District 39	Lost general	$3,420	$3,377
2020	Alaska House of Representatives District 39	Lost general	$1,538	N/A**
Grand total			$7,508	$4,280
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Alaska House of Representatives District 39

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 14, 2024

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Current members of the Alaska House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Bryce Edgmon

Majority Leader:Dan Saddler

Minority Leader:Calvin Schrage

Representatives

District 1

Jeremy Bynum (R)

District 2

Rebecca Himschoot (N)

District 3

Andi Story (D)

District 4

Sara Hannan (D)

District 5

Louise Stutes (R)

District 6

Sarah Vance (R)

District 7

Justin Ruffridge (R)

District 8

Bill Elam (R)

District 9

Ky Holland (N)

District 10

Charles Kopp (R)

District 11

Julie Coulombe (R)

District 12

Calvin Schrage (N)

District 13

Andrew Josephson (D)

District 14

Alyse Galvin (N)

District 15

Mia Costello (R)

District 16

Carolyn Hall (D)

District 17

Zack Fields (D)

District 18

David Nelson (R)

District 19

Genevieve Mina (D)

District 20

Andrew Gray (D)

District 21

Donna Mears (D)

District 22

Ted Eischeid (D)

District 23

Jamie Allard (R)

District 24

Dan Saddler (R)

District 25

DeLena Johnson (R)

District 26

Cathy Tilton (R)

District 27

Jubilee Underwood (R)

District 28

Elexie Moore (R)

District 29

George Rauscher (R)

District 30

Kevin McCabe (R)

District 31

Maxine Dibert (D)

District 32

Will Stapp (R)

District 33

Glenn Prax (R)

District 34

Frank Tomaszewski (R)

District 35

Ashley Carrick (D)

District 36

Becky Schwanke (R)

District 37

Bryce Edgmon (U)

District 38

Nellie Jimmie (D)

District 39

Neal Foster (D)

District 40

Robyn Burke (D)

Republican Party (21)

Democratic Party (14)

Nonpartisan (4)

Undeclared (1)

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 14, 2024

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	Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
	Neal Foster	58.1	2,333	0	Won (1)
Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff	41.6	1,670	0	1
	Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.3	11	0

	Candidate	%	Total Votes	Transfer	Round eliminated
	Neal Foster	50.9	1,858	0	Won (1)
Submit photo	Tyler Ivanoff	48.4	1,766	0	1
	Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1.	0.6	23	0

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Tyler Ivanoff

Biography

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Endorsements

Pledges

2022

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

2020

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election

Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 39

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

2020

Campaign finance summary

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