Simpler, Kathy C.
AK
Kathy C. Simpler is a nonpartisan certified candidate for Alaska State House District 5 in the 2026 primary election. Her campaign site describes her as an educator in Kodiak since 1996 with roots in coastal Alaska communities.
Where Simpler, Kathy C. stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (1 record), Women's Reproductive Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 1 support
Simpler served as president of her local education association in Kodiak, acted as facilitator for its collective bargaining team, and served on the NEA-Alaska board as region director representing Region 2.
July 31, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: neaalaska.org · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
Planned Parenthood's Alaska political arm endorsed Simpler in the House District 5 race, one of 33 Alaska candidates named on its 2026 slate after a questionnaire and interview screening.
July 22, 2026Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: alaskawatchman.com · researched July 31, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Simpler's official candidate statement lists her occupation as retired public school teacher and her professional history as Teacher, Kodiak, Alaska, 1996-2026.
June 30, 2026
Source: elections.alaska.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Taught in Kodiak public schools from 1996 to 2026 and has served as a director of NEA-Alaska, the state teachers' union, since 2022.
June 30, 2026
Source: elections.alaska.gov · researched July 6, 2026
Past race Simpler, Kathy C. ran in:
- State House District 5 · August 18, 2026 · State House District 5; Alaska
Profile last researched July 6, 2026.