Alaska State House District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sarah Vance Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brent JohnsonNonpartisanSarah VanceRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Brent Johnson 43.5Sarah Vance 47.1
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Sarah Vance (Republican) won by 3.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: JohnsonRight column: Vance
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeVanceNo published score for Johnson
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Brent JohnsonNonpartisan(Nonpartisan)
- Sarah VanceIncumbentRepublican
Source: elections.alaska.gov, dated Sep 25
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 11,390
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSarah VanceWon Republican 5,36047.1% NonpartisanBrent Johnson Other 4,95643.5% RepublicanDawson R. Slaughter Republican 1,0749.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,513
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSarah VanceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,95852.1% IndependentLouis A. Flora Independent 4,18844.0% IndependentGinger Bryant Independent 3463.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,690
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike CronkWon Republican 4,86155.9% DemocraticJulia A. Hnilicka Democratic 2,62630.2% OtherElijah M. Verhagen Other 6447.4% OtherVernon J. Carlson Other 4184.8% OtherDeborah W. Riley Other 1411.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,723
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid M. TalericoWon(incumbent) Republican 4,00159.5% DemocraticEd Alexander Democratic 2,72240.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,497
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid M. TalericoWon(incumbent) Republican 5,12668.4% DemocraticJason T. Land Democratic 2,32731.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 440.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,530
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid M. TalericoWon Republican 3,94060.3% DemocraticWilson Justin Democratic 2,59039.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,798
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2013)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric A. FeigeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87971.8% DemocraticJamey E. Duhamel Democratic 1,87827.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 410.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,341
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan S. DickWon Republican 3,13158.6% DemocraticWoodie W. Salmon(incumbent) Democratic 2,21041.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,150
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWoodie W. SalmonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30353.7% RepublicanWard H. Sattler Republican 2,84746.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,992
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWoodie SalmonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,58051.7% RepublicanCarl M. Morgan Jr. Republican 2,41248.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,028
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWoodie SalmonWon Democratic 3,04850.6% RepublicanWard H. Sattler Republican 2,98049.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,140
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl M. Morgan Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 4,01497.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1263.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,695
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary StevensWon Republican 3,17955.8% DemocraticGabrielle Ledoux Democratic 2,51644.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,929
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan D. AustermanWon(incumbent) Republican 2,25057.3% DemocraticJack McFarland Democratic 1,67942.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,657
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan D. AustermanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,25169.8% DemocraticRobert J. Nelson Democratic 1,40630.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,805
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlan D. AustermanWon Republican 2,02753.3% DemocraticCliff Davidson(incumbent) Democratic 1,77846.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,802
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCliff DavidsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,802100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,910
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGene KubinaWon Democratic 2,14754.9% RepublicanJack Taylor Republican 1,58640.6% OtherSam A. Arrowood Other 1774.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,649
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBette CatoWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,67073.2% OtherLouis R. March Jr. Other 94725.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,636
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBette CatoWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,28462.8% RepublicanRobert A. Leary Republican 1,34236.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,357
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBette CatoWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,20095.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1574.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,155
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBette CatoWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,18952.7% RepublicanStewart E. Brandon Republican 1,96347.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,680
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat CarneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,89350.7% RepublicanMax Elliott Republican 3,77749.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,954
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat CarneyWon Democratic 3,92465.9% RepublicanB. A. Green Republican 2,02234.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,552
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred OseWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,95564.9% RepublicanWilliam Wiggins Republican 1,59735.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,235
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred OseWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,78655.2% RepublicanVickaryous Republican 1,44944.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,558
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlfred OseWon Democratic 1,84251.8% RepublicanRobert C. Kallenberg Republican 1,71648.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,733
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert I. DitmanWon Democratic 96555.7% RepublicanR. R. Borer(incumbent) Republican 76844.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,793
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. R. BorerWon(incumbent) Republican 92551.6% DemocraticRobert I. Ditman Democratic 86848.4%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Alaska State House District 6, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ak/house/6. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources
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:6
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