Fields, William Z. “Zack”
Registered Democrat · AK · Alaska State Representative, District 17
William Z. “Zack” Fields is the registered Democrat certified incumbent candidate for Alaska House District 17 in the 2026 primary. The Alaska Legislature identifies him as Representative Zack Fields, District 17, party Democrat, with legislative service in 2019-2024 and 2025-2026. His legislative biography lists a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Virginia and professional experience as an outdoors writer and as a legislative and policy staffer at local, state, and federal levels.
Campaign Finance Information — State House District 17
Campaign Finance Information · State House District 17 · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 25, 2026
- Raised
- $14,000
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- PAC$13,500
- Lobbyist$500
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999.99$12,000
- $500-$999.99$2,000
Source: Alaska APOC · 2026 cycle · aws.state.ak.us
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
Fields voted Yea on CSHB 16(STA), Campaign Finance; Contribution Limits; APOC, on third reading final passage.
April 28, 2025For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Healthcare Affordability
· 1 record
Fields sponsored HB 285, Mammograms: Insurance Coverage; the bill was in Senate Labor and Commerce.
April 29, 2024For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
Fields sponsored HB 282, Automated Traffic Safety Cameras; the bill was in House Transportation.
March 20, 2026For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Fields sponsored HB 97, Organized Retail Theft/Fund and Marketplace Sales Tax; the bill was in House Finance.
May 2, 2025For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
Fields voted Yea on HOUSE SCS CSHB 52(FIN) Veto Override for Minors and Psychiatric Hospitals.
June 19, 2026For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 2 records
Fields sponsored HB 57, Schools: communication devices, class size, and funding; the bill became Chapter 5 SLA 25.
April 30, 2025For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Fields voted Yea on HOUSE SCS CSHB 69(FIN) Veto Override on education funding.
April 22, 2025For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
Fields sponsored HB 79, Vic Fischer Marine Park and research program; the bill was vetoed by the governor.
June 24, 2026For
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
General
· 1 record
Fields sponsored HB 58, OPA: Public Advocate Appointment; the bill was in Senate Rules.
May 17, 2025
Source: akleg.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Elections
- State House District 17 · August 18, 2026 · State House District 17; Alaska · incumbent
Profile last researched July 6, 2026.