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Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

Alaska Senate District E

3 candidates are tracked for Alaska Senate District E on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cathy Giessel, Gretchen W. Stoddard and Jason "Jace" White. Candidate information follows official Anchorage Municipality election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Cathy Giessel (Republican), Gretchen W. Stoddard (Republican), Jason "Jace" White (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Alaska Senate District E; Cathy Giessel is the sitting member, per the Legislature's official member table (akleg.gov). The field advanced from the August 18, 2026 top-four open primary; the general election uses ranked-choice voting, and the party shown is each candidate's registration as printed by the Division of Elections.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Cathy Giessel, is on the ballot.

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Cathy Giessel

Cathy Giessel

RepublicanIncumbent

Top 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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Gretchen W. Stoddard

Republican

Top priorities

  • Support responsible development of oil, gas, mining, timber and fisheries
  • Reduce unnecessary government spending and bureaucracy
  • Give parents transparency, support teachers, and prepare students for success

Per the statement filed for the Alaska Division of Elections' 2026 Official Election Pamphlet.

Biography

Gretchen W. Stoddard, a registered Republican from Anchorage, works as an environmental specialist and has served on the Huffman O'Malley Community Council, including as past board chair, per the statement filed for the Alaska Division of Elections' 2026 Official Election Pamphlet. She holds a bachelor's degree in natural science from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a bachelor's degree in government from Dartmouth College, per the same statement.

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Jason "Jace" White

Republican

Top priorities

  • Protecting Alaskans' personal data and communications privacy
  • Government transparency in public spending and contracts
  • Investing in infrastructure and attainable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jason "Jace" White has a background in construction and project management, working on budgeting, scheduling and infrastructure development, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alaska Senate District E in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Alaska Senate District E on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cathy Giessel, Gretchen W. Stoddard and Jason "Jace" White. Candidate information follows official Anchorage Municipality election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Alaska Senate District E election in Alaska?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Alaska are on the Alaska election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
Cathy Giessel, full profileGretchen W. Stoddard, full profileJason "Jace" White, full profileOfficial Alaska election office