Alaska State House District 17

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Zack Fields Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Daniel L. BradleyRepublican

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Zack Fields (D) 100.0

Zack FieldsDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win

Last election: Zack Fields (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeFieldsNo published score for Bradley
Races: None listed; Won 4 of 4
Years since first win: Not available; 4

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Candidates on the ballot

Daniel L. BradleyRepublican
Zack FieldsIncumbentDemocratic

Source: elections.alaska.gov, dated Sep 25

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 5,243
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticZack FieldsWonName as filed: William Z. "Zack" Fields	Democratic	5,243100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,410
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilliam Z. FieldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,01555.7%	55.7%
DemocraticHarriet A. Drummond(incumbent)	Democratic	2,25841.7%	41.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1372.5%	2.5%

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew L. JosephsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,976100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,319
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew L. JosephsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,17159.6%	59.6%
RepublicanMarcus Sanders	Republican	2,14840.4%	40.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,567
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew L. JosephsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,23892.8%	92.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3297.2%	7.2%

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew L. JosephsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,055100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,006
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2013)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGeran TarrWon	Democratic	2,41660.3%	60.3%
RepublicanCean Stevens	Republican	1,56839.1%	39.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	220.6%	0.6%

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAnna I. FaircloughWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,915100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,532
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAnna I. FaircloughWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,85780.4%	80.4%
DemocraticWilliam Gossweiler	Democratic	1,67519.6%	19.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,431
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAnna I. FaircloughWon	Republican	4,58371.3%	71.3%
DemocraticKarla F. Huntington	Democratic	1,84828.7%	28.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,223
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPete KottWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,25863.9%	63.9%
OtherNicholas J. Begich	Other	2,96536.1%	36.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,151
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPete KottWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,97680.9%	80.9%
OtherJay Dulany	Other	1,14018.5%	18.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.6%	0.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,436
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLesil L. McGuireWon	Republican	4,18965.1%	65.1%
OtherRay Metcalfe	Other	2,24734.9%	34.9%

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn J. CowderyWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,014100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,312
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn J. CowderyWon	Republican	3,23160.8%	60.8%
DemocraticEric Morrison	Democratic	2,08139.2%	39.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,706
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSean ParnellWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,31270.4%	70.4%
DemocraticEric Morrison	Democratic	1,39429.6%	29.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,394
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSean ParnellWon	Republican	2,24241.6%	41.6%
DemocraticEric Morrison	Democratic	1,61730.0%	30.0%
IndependentDave Choquette(incumbent)	Independent	1,53528.5%	28.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,367
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard ShultzWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,35854.0%	54.0%
DemocraticRuby John	Democratic	1,17426.9%	26.9%
IndependentBilly J. Williams	Independent	83519.1%	19.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,436
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard ShultzWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,93066.0%	66.0%
DemocraticNick Jackson	Democratic	94421.3%	21.3%
OtherRobert Packard	Other	55012.4%	12.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	120.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 3,115
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard ShultzWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,98895.9%	95.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1274.1%	4.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,780
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard ShultzWon(incumbent)	Republican	2,90460.8%	60.8%
DemocraticRichard A. Johnson	Democratic	1,86539.0%	39.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,621
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard ShultzWon	Republican	1,94742.1%	42.1%
DemocraticTom Craig	Democratic	1,25527.2%	27.2%
LibertarianLaurene Stout	Libertarian	92820.1%	20.1%
IndependentGeorge L. Probert	Independent	49110.6%	10.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,665
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAnthony VaskaWon	Democratic	2,22883.6%	83.6%
RepublicanJohn F. Malone	Republican	43616.4%	16.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,154
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPhil GuyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,09951.0%	51.0%
RepublicanJohn F. Malone	Republican	1,05549.0%	49.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,032
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPhillip GuyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,02799.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	50.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 2,171
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPhilip GuyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,40364.6%	64.6%
RepublicanShavings	Republican	76835.4%	35.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 79,856
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1973)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAndrew S. WarwickWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,58110.8%	10.8%
DemocraticMike BradnerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,6469.6%	9.6%
RepublicanSelwyn CarrolWon	Republican	7,5549.5%	9.5%
DemocraticJohn HuberWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,3689.2%	9.2%
RepublicanDick RandolphWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,3529.2%	9.2%
RepublicanGlenn HackneyWon	Republican	6,8658.6%	8.6%
DemocraticEdmund N. Orbeck(incumbent)	Democratic	6,6478.3%	8.3%
DemocraticSmetzer	Democratic	6,6218.3%	8.3%
RepublicanJohn Holm(incumbent)	Republican	6,5898.3%	8.3%
DemocraticEugene V. Miller(incumbent)	Democratic	6,2617.8%	7.8%
RepublicanLundgren	Republican	5,6727.1%	7.1%
DemocraticTaylor	Democratic	2,7003.4%	3.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 1,571
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticFrank R. FergusonWon	Democratic	1,17875.0%	75.0%
RepublicanCrow	Republican	39325.0%	25.0%

Alaska House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWillie HensleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,627100.0%	100.0%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ak/sldl:17

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026