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Louise Stutes

State Representative, Alaska House District 5 · Candidate for Alaska Senate District C · Republican

On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Alaska Senate District C · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Certified · Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 General Election Candidate List (State Senator, Senate District C) · read Oct 4, 2026

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The District

What Alaska Senate District C covers

Covers parts of Chugach Census Area, Kodiak Island Borough and Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Includes Ninilchik, Fox River, Anchor Point, Cohoe, Cordova, Happy Valley, Aleneva, Diamond Ridge, Fritz Creek, Karluk, Chenega, Chiniak and 21 more.

Map of Alaska Senate District C with 21 precincts

21 precincts · District lines: State legislative lines: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 (SLDU/SLDL) · Precinct lines: State of Alaska (DCCED Division of Community & Regional Affairs), Alaska Precincts - State House and Senate Districts (maps.commerce.alaska.gov/MapServer/4, precincts as of 2022-05-24)

Results

Certified results for Alaska Senate District C

Senate District C (first choice)

Alaska 2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Stevens, GaryRepublican7,86756.3%
Smith, HeathRepublican4,35331.1%
Jones, Walter H.Republican1,62311.6%
Write-in1320.9%

Official results (Alaska Division of Elections; precinct file header dated 2022-11-30, labeled 'Unofficial' in file; sole precinct file linked from DOE official certified results page) · Alaska Division of Elections — official precinct results

Key Votes

The record

  • HB 265: Approp: Mental Health Budget FY2027 — voted Yes

    Adopt Conference Committee Report, House · tally 35–5 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2953

    May 19, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 263: Approp: Operating Budget/Funds/Supp FY2027 — voted YesClose vote

    Adopt Conference Committee Report, House · tally 21–19 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2951

    May 19, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 78: Retirement Systems: Defined Benefit Option — voted YesClose vote

    Veto Override Attempt (Veto Sustained), Joint Session · tally 33–27 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2911–2912

    May 19, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • SB 21: AK Work and Save Program; PFD Investment Account — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 31–9 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2877–2878

    May 18, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • SB 214: Approp: Capital/Funds/Supp/Reapprop/Amend FY2027 — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 24–16 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2623

    May 15, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • SB 230: State Refuges; Fish/Game Critical Habitat; Jonesville PUA — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 40–0 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2617

    May 15, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 1: Specie as Legal Tender — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 40–0 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2441

    May 7, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 78: Retirement Systems: Defined Benefit Option — voted YesClose vote

    Concur Senate Amendment(s), House · tally 21–19 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2326

    Apr 29, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source
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  • HB 265: Approp: Mental Health Budget FY2027 — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 36–4 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2173

    Apr 14, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 263: Approp: Operating Budget/Funds/Supp FY2027 — voted YesClose vote

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 21–19 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 2142

    Apr 13, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • SB 64: Elections — voted YesClose vote

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 23–16 · 34th Legislature (2026) · Journal 1938

    Mar 23, 2026 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 55: Approp: Mental Health Budget FY2026 — voted Yes

    Adopt Conference Committee Report, House · tally 33–7 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 1354

    May 20, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 53: Approp: Operating Budget/Cap/Supp FY2026 — voted YesClose vote

    Adopt Conference Committee Report, House · tally 23–17 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 1352

    May 20, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 57: Schools: Comm. Devices/Class Size/Funding — voted Yes

    Veto Override, Joint Session · tally 46–14 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 1334–1335

    May 20, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 78: Retirement Systems: Defined Benefit Option — voted YesClose vote

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 21–19 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 1154

    May 12, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 57: Schools: Comm. Devices/Class Size/Funding — voted Yes

    Concur Senate Amendment(s), House · tally 31–8 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 951

    Apr 30, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 53: Approp: Operating Budget/Cap/Supp FY2026 — voted YesClose vote

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 21–19 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 815–816

    Apr 16, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

  • HB 57: Schools: Comm. Devices/Class Size/Funding — voted Yes

    Third Reading Final Passage, House · tally 34–6 · 34th Legislature (2025) · Journal 818

    Apr 16, 2025 · Official · Alaska State Legislature · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Committees and Appointments

  • House Legislature (Finance subcommittee) — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • Legislative Council — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Governor (Finance subcommittee) — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Fish & Game (Finance subcommittee) — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • Committee On Committees — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Transportation — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • Joint Armed Services Committee — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • Task Force Eval Alaska Seafood Industry — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Transportation & Public Facilities (Finance subcommittee) — Member

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Member

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Rules — Chair

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Chair

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

  • House Fisheries — Chair

    Alaska State House, 2025–26 (34th Legislature) · Chair

    Official · Alaska State Legislature — member page (committee membership, 34th Legislature) · source

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“Yes, I believe things get done by working collaboratively. I am interested in working with anyone who wants to move this state forward in a positive direction, and support coastal Alaska as well.”
Alaska State Senate, District C | Voter Guide: 2026 Voter GuideSep 24, 2026 · Press · Alaska Beacon (voter guide) · source
“I remain passionate about implementing a comprehensive fiscal plan to ensure robust ferry service, healthy fisheries management, consistent PFDs, strong public safety, and investment in education and other essential services regardless of the price of oil.”
LOUISE STUTES FOR STATE SENATESep 24, 2026 · Self-published · campaign site · source
“I'm like every legislator. I really feel like I'm helping my district and Alaskans. Right or wrong, I feel like I've been able to make a difference with the Marine Highway System. I believe I've been able to help bring fisheries to the forefront.”
Senate President Gary Stevens to retire; House Rep. Louise Stutes announces run for seatMay 22, 2025 · Press · Alaska Public Media / Alaska Beacon · source

In the News

Press coverage

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign website and social accounts

    Campaign site: https://louisestutes.com/; facebook: https://www.facebook.com/replouisestutes/

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate's own channels · source

  • Public social accounts

    X, Facebook

    Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Alaska Senate District C

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — State Senator, Senate District C

    Registered Republican · certified

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alaska Division of Elections · source

  • State Senator · AK-SD-C

    Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot · Currently holds AK-HD-05

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alaska Division of Elections

Not on file for Louise yet: Their Money, Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Oct 4, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_rb6kqgkqq.

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