Alaska State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Nelson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28David Nelson isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Cliff GrohDemocraticDan SagerRepublican
Last result · 2024 general: David Nelson (R) 50.3, Cliff Groh (D) 49.7
- Earlier results
- David Nelson (Republican) won by 8.7 points, 2022Harriet A. Drummond (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Left column: GrohRight column: Sager
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 3,734
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid NelsonWon Republican 1,87850.3% DemocraticCliff Groh Democratic 1,85649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,105
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 92744.0% DemocraticCliff Groh Democratic 74335.3% DemocraticLyn D. Franks Democratic 42620.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,245
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,805
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,77165.0% RepublicanAnthony C. Lekanoff Republican 2,03435.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 3,734
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid NelsonWon Republican 1,87850.3% DemocraticCliff Groh Democratic 1,85649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,105
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 92744.0% DemocraticCliff Groh Democratic 74335.3% DemocraticLyn D. Franks Democratic 42620.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,245
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,805
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,77165.0% RepublicanAnthony C. Lekanoff Republican 2,03435.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,287
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,49055.5% RepublicanMichael W. Gordon Republican 2,76043.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,533
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarriet A. DrummondWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,76468.0% OtherPhil Isley Other 1,76932.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,037
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2013)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLes S. GaraWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,35672.2% RepublicanCris A. Eichenlaub Republican 1,65427.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,651
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan SaddlerWon Republican 1,94473.3% DemocraticMartin J. Lindeke Democratic 70726.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,597
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy A. DahlstromWon(incumbent) Republican 4,597100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,037
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy A. DahlstromWon(incumbent) Republican 2,037100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,597
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy A. DahlstromWon Republican 4,597100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,392
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLisa A. MurkowskiWon(incumbent) Republican 2,23193.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1616.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,154
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCon BundeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,75551.9% IndependentPat Abney Independent 4,39948.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,467
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCon BundeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,65962.4% DemocraticBetty Bruckman Democratic 2,80837.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,942
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCon BundeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,942100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,830
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCon BundeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,44765.1% DemocraticJennifer Garcia Democratic 2,38334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,606
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCon BundeWon Republican 3,93351.7% DemocraticBetty Bruckman(incumbent) Democratic 2,81137.0% OtherH. A. Hoffman Other 86211.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,763
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike W. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,763100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,209
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike W. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,08470.5% DemocraticGus Petraborg Democratic 1,53021.2% OtherW. M. Derushe Other 5828.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,886
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike W. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,74276.6% DemocraticSusan Knapman Democratic 1,12523.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,756
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael W. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,15372.2% DemocraticCharles Busbee Democratic 84514.7% LibertarianW. A. Darsey Libertarian 74713.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,726
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike W. MillerWon Republican 1,93340.9% DemocraticBill Lewis Democratic 1,48631.4% LibertarianRonald Bergh Libertarian 1,29827.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,273
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVern HurlbertWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,21653.5% RepublicanDon Harris Republican 73832.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 31914.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,937
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVern HurlbertWon Democratic 1,13458.5% RepublicanWilliam Akers(incumbent) Republican 79641.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,526
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam AkersWon Republican 1,30785.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 21914.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,094
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. HuntingtonWon Republican 59454.3% DemocraticMoore Democratic 50045.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,006
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanI. Lavell WilsonWon Republican 1,05552.6% DemocraticLeslie E. Swanson(incumbent) Democratic 95147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,665
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChuck DegnanWon Democratic 1,19571.8% RepublicanRasmussen Republican 47028.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,580
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLester BronsonWon Democratic 87355.3% RepublicanJohnson Republican 70744.8%
- 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
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The current holder, David Nelson, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Alaska State House District 18, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ak/house/18. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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.
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