2025 AK Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Alaska Legislature in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

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Senate Votes

1. Government-school Funding

increases the state's base student allocation for public schools by an inflation-based amount tied to the Alaska consumer price index, plus an additional $1,000.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$1,017.00/year
HB69 Passed 11 to 9 on Apr 11, 2025 See Declaration of Independence Fifth Amendment

2. Childcare Assistance and Grant

Modifies the state's childcare assistance program.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$22.52/year
SB95 Passed 16 to 3 on May 5, 2025 See Fifth Amendment Declaration of Independence

3. Canada Partnership Resolution

Recognizes and honors the relationship between Alaska and Canada.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HJR11 Passed 13 to 6 on May 5, 2025 See Article I Section 8 Article I Section 10 Declaration of Independence

4. State Operating Budget

The primary operating-budget bill for FY2026, authorizing approximately $9.4 billion in total spending across all funds.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Cost per household: -$34,746.00/year
HB53 Passed 16 to 4 on May 7, 2025 See Declaration of Independence Article I Section 8

5. Forced Insurance Coverage

Would change Alaska's telehealth laws by requiring health insurers to cover certain services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB83 Passed 14 to 6 on May 7, 2025 See Declaration of Independence First Amendment

6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution

Called on Alaska's congressional delegation to oppose cuts to federal Medicaid spending.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SJR15 Passed 14 to 6 on May 19, 2025 See Article I Section 8 Declaration of Independence

How did they vote?

Jesse J. Bjorkman
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-D
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Matt  Claman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-H
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Mike Cronk
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-R
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Forrest  Dunbar
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-J
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Catherine A. Giessel
0% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-E
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Elvira  Gray-Jackson
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-G
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Lyman F. Hoffman
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-S
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Shelley Hughes
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-M
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
James D. Kaufman
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-F
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Scott Kawasaki
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-P
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Jesse  Kiehl
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-B
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Kelly R. Merrick
0% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-L
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Robert H. Myers
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-Q
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Donald C. Olson
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-T
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Mike J. Shower
100% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-O
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Bert K. Stedman
17% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-A
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Gary  Stevens
0% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-C
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Loki G. Tobin
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-I
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
William P. Wielechowski
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-K
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
Robert Yundt
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-N
1. Government-school Funding
2. Childcare Assistance and Grant
3. Canada Partnership Resolution
4. State Operating Budget
5. Forced Insurance Coverage
6. Pro-Medicaid Resolution
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