State House District 7
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Registered Republican · Incumbent
Justin Ruffridge is a pharmacist and pharmacy co-owner who has served in the Alaska House since 2023, after serving on the Soldotna City Council and chairing the state Board of Pharmacy. He lists energy costs, housing and health care costs among his top concerns.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 8 for, Public Education Quality 5 for, 1 against, Corporate Accountability 1 for, 2 against,
Registered Democrat
Kate Veh grew up in Ketchikan, taught special education, and now works as a caregiver; she has chaired the Gulf Coast Democrats. She lists strong public schools, affordable health care and getting money out of politics as her priorities.
Source: elections.alaska.gov