Kathy C. Simpler
AK
Kathy Simpler is a retired public school teacher who taught in Kodiak for 30 years and is a director of NEA-Alaska, the teachers union. Her priorities include a balanced state budget plan, school funding, reliable ferry service, food security, and fisheries management.
Where Kathy C. Simpler stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (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
Track record — General
General · 3 records
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 16, 2026
Source: plannedparenthoodaction.org
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
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
Past races Kathy C. Simpler ran in:
- State Representative · November 3, 2026 · State House District 5; Alaska
- State House District 5 · August 18, 2026 · State House District 5; Alaska