State Representative, House District 37
August 18, 2026 · State House District 37; Alaska · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: High · 83 out of 100
Smaller districts give each vote more weight, and this district is small for its type. About 17,518 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(20,857 ÷ 17,518) ÷ ln(20,857 ÷ 16,940) = 83.87, comparing state house districts in AK (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
High representation + unknown decisiveness → High vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brenda L. Wilson
Nonpartisan · declared
Brenda L. Wilson is a King Cove candidate for Alaska State House District 37 in the 2026 nonpartisan primary. Current official and independent election records identify her as the registered Republican in the seven-person open-seat contest.
Cade J. Woods
Nonpartisan · declared
Cade J. Woods is a Dillingham logistics professional and candidate for Alaska State House District 37 in the 2026 nonpartisan primary. Current official and independent election records identify him as a nonpartisan candidate in the seven-person open-seat contest.
Dennis Robinson
Nonpartisan · declared
Dennis Robinson is an Unalaska community-development professional and former city council member running for Alaska State House District 37. An Unangax̂ lifelong Unalaska resident, he served 18 years on the council, including time as vice mayor, and has served on tribal and village-corporation boards.
Evelynn M. Trefon
Nonpartisan · declared
Evelynn M. Trefon is a Newhalen candidate for Alaska State House District 37 and a former Newhalen vice mayor and city council member. She has worked as a school secretary, operated a produce-delivery business, and served on the INN Electric Cooperative board.
Kimberly “Kim” Johnson
Nonpartisan · declared
Kimberly “Kim” Johnson is the Dillingham city manager and a candidate for Alaska State House District 37. Born and raised in Dillingham, she holds a master's degree in public administration and tribal co-management from the University of Alaska Anchorage and has led regional, university, and municipal organizations.
Mark Smith
Nonpartisan · declared
Mark Smith is an Aleknagik business owner and former mayor running for Alaska State House District 37. Raised in Aleknagik, he has managed marine, fuel, logistics, budgets, and crews and has served on local boards and community organizations.
Peter L. Angasan
Nonpartisan · declared
Peter L. Angasan is a lifelong King Salmon resident and Bristol Bay drift fisherman running for Alaska State House District 37 in the 2026 nonpartisan primary. He has also worked in the Bristol Bay set-net fishery for three decades.
Election sources
Source: elections.alaska.gov
Source: elections.alaska.gov