Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Alaska House District 27

2 candidates are tracked for Alaska House District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Eastman and Jubilee L. Underwood. Candidate information follows official Matanuska Susitna Borough election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Eastman (Republican), Jubilee L. Underwood (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Alaska House District 27; Jubilee L. Underwood 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, Jubilee L. Underwood, is on the ballot.

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David Eastman

Republican

Top priorities

Focus on constitutional rights, public safety and election integrity
Support the Permanent Fund Dividend, small businesses and sustainable use of natural resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Eastman is a sitting state representative, West Point graduate and former U.S. Army captain who has served as a certified firefighter and EMT with Mat-Su area fire departments, per the campaign site. He was named Alaska Volunteer of the Year in 2010 and is a fellow of the Claremont Institute, per the campaign site.

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Jubilee L. Underwood

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Following the statutory Permanent Fund dividend formula
Educational and career opportunity for youth
State control of Alaska's lands

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Underwood is a lifelong Mat-Su Valley resident born in Wasilla who has served three years on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board, including a year as its president, per the campaign site. She is raising her family in the Valley and says her goal is contributing to the economic health and prosperity of the area, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Alaska House District 27 in 2026?

When is the Alaska House District 27 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.

How do I see my exact Matanuska-Susitna Borough ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Matanuska-Susitna Borough and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Alaska House District 29 Alaska House District 30 Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly, District 1 See all 14 Matanuska-Susitna Borough races

Candidate profiles

David Eastman, full profile Jubilee L. Underwood, full profile Official Alaska election office