United States Representative, AK At-Large
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
A commercial fisherman and business owner with a background in education administration. His official candidate statement focuses on affordability, community schools, and government ethics.
Registered Democrat
Hafner's official candidate statement lists studies in criminal justice and interdisciplinary studies, and describes advocacy work on drug-law reform and Indigenous rights.
Registered Libertarian
Jim McDermott is a Fairbanks writer, retired Air Force master sergeant and former member of the state board that enforces campaign finance laws. He wants term limits, less federal spending and debt, and stronger protection of civil liberties.
Registered Republican · Incumbent
A U.S. representative with business and investment experience, he holds an MBA from Indiana University. His official biography emphasizes business growth and the needs of Alaska families.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, 33 against, Immigration 10 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, 3 against,