Cathy Giessel
Republican · Alaska · 2026 · IncumbentTop priorities
- Supporting resource development, including oil, gas, mining and fisheries, with an emphasis on hiring Alaskans
- Smaller class sizes, experienced teachers and investment in career training and university access
- A balanced budget that puts people first
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Cathy Giessel has served in the Alaska Senate since 2011 and currently serves as Senate Majority Leader, per her Alaska State Legislature member page. She is a registered nurse and advanced nurse practitioner with degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Alaska Anchorage, per the same source.
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