Alaska State House District 9

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ky Holland Nonpartisan · Member list as of Oct 28

John C. BoyleRepublican

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ky Holland (N) 54.4, Lucy Bauer (R) 45.6

Ky HollandNonpartisan · Incumbent2 years since first win

Last election: Ky Holland (Nonpartisan) won by 8.8 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Years since first win: Not available; 2

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John C. BoyleRepublican
Ky HollandIncumbentNonpartisan(Nonpartisan)

Source: elections.alaska.gov, dated Sep 25

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 11,178
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
NonpartisanKy HollandWon	Other	6,08554.4%	54.4%
RepublicanLucy Bauer	Republican	5,09345.6%	45.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,821
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLaddie H. ShawWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,32054.2%	54.2%
DemocraticDavid L. Schaff	Democratic	4,48045.6%	45.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,366
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge RauscherWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,49672.3%	72.3%
DemocraticBill Johnson	Democratic	2,87027.7%	27.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,686
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge RauscherWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,20967.8%	67.8%
DemocraticBill Johnson	Democratic	1,96225.5%	25.5%
IndependentJames A. Squyres	Independent	5156.7%	6.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,789
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGeorge RauscherWon	Republican	4,75861.1%	61.1%
OtherPamela Goode	Other	2,81636.1%	36.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2152.8%	2.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,958
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2014 to 2021)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim ColverWon	Republican	4,07558.6%	58.6%
OtherPamela Goode	Other	1,87426.9%	26.9%
DemocraticMabel H. Wimmer	Democratic	1,00914.5%	14.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,552
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2013)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLynn GattisWon	Republican	4,75972.6%	72.6%
DemocraticBlake A. Merrifield	Democratic	1,76727.0%	27.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.4%	0.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,828
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott KawasakiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,60554.0%	54.0%
RepublicanJoseph A. Michel	Republican	2,22346.0%	46.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,318
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott KawasakiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,30452.3%	52.3%
RepublicanSue Hull	Republican	3,01447.7%	47.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,735
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott KawasakiWon	Democratic	2,61755.3%	55.3%
RepublicanJames A. Holm(incumbent)	Republican	2,11844.7%	44.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,676
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames A. HolmWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,36450.4%	50.4%
DemocraticScott Kawasaki	Democratic	3,31249.6%	49.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,065
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames A. HolmWon	Republican	2,64252.2%	52.2%
DemocraticJoe L. Hayes(incumbent)	Democratic	2,41747.7%	47.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	60.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,346
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles M. ChenaultWon	Republican	3,24651.1%	51.1%
DemocraticHarold V. Smalley(incumbent)	Democratic	2,60741.1%	41.1%
OtherJames R. Price	Other	4937.8%	7.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,073
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarold V. SmalleyWon	Democratic	2,65252.3%	52.3%
RepublicanMark Hodgins(incumbent)	Republican	2,42147.7%	47.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,387
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark HodginsWon	Republican	3,07857.1%	57.1%
DemocraticLorraine F. Crawford	Democratic	2,30942.9%	42.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,509
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike NavarreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,07946.1%	46.1%
RepublicanMark Hodgins	Republican	1,96543.6%	43.6%
IndependentGary Superman	Independent	46510.3%	10.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,576
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike NavarreWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,56145.9%	45.9%
RepublicanMark Hodgins	Republican	2,34342.0%	42.0%
OtherGary Superman	Other	67212.1%	12.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,417
Election day: November 6, 1990
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLoren LemanWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,96658.4%	58.4%
RepublicanMark S. HanleyWon	Republican	5,27451.7%	51.7%
DemocraticRodman Wilson	Democratic	4,93348.3%	48.3%
DemocraticSean Ohare	Democratic	4,24441.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,851
Election day: November 8, 1988
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlyce HanleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	6,55063.0%	63.0%
RepublicanLoren LemanWon	Republican	5,99857.4%	57.4%
DemocraticLisa B. Nelson	Democratic	4,44442.5%	42.5%
DemocraticRodman Wilson	Democratic	3,83736.9%	36.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	150.1%	0.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,130
Election day: November 4, 1986
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlyce HanleyWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,33396.9%	96.9%
RepublicanDrue PearceWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,32896.9%	96.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2353.1%	3.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2343.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,252
Election day: November 6, 1984
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1984 to 1991)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlyce HanleyWon	Republican	7,39167.2%	67.2%
RepublicanDrue PearceWon	Republican	6,50257.8%	57.8%
DemocraticChris Lyou	Democratic	4,71641.9%	41.9%
DemocraticLois Pillifant	Democratic	3,58432.6%	32.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.3%	0.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	270.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,551
Election day: November 2, 1982
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1983)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoe FloodWon	Republican	6,42297.0%	97.0%
RepublicanJoe L. HayesWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,91674.6%	74.6%
DemocraticMike Siegfried	Democratic	1,99125.1%	25.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1953.0%	3.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	270.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,257
Election day: November 4, 1980
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMitch AboodWon	Republican	1,89626.1%	26.1%
DemocraticThelma BuchholdtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,84025.4%	25.4%
DemocraticJim Kubitz	Democratic	1,78624.6%	24.6%
LibertarianJohn L. Phillips	Libertarian	80511.1%	11.1%
RepublicanJ. J. Strang	Republican	6088.4%	8.4%
LibertarianR. E. Hardy	Libertarian	3144.3%	4.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,590
Election day: November 7, 1978
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThelma BuchholdtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,85928.2%	28.2%
DemocraticJoe McKinnonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	1,74126.4%	26.4%
RepublicanRoger Jenkins	Republican	1,58624.1%	24.1%
RepublicanTom Weiss	Republican	1,39421.1%	21.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,795
Election day: November 2, 1976
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThelma BuchholdtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,00825.8%	25.8%
DemocraticJoe McKinnonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	2,00625.7%	25.7%
RepublicanTom Weiss	Republican	1,91124.5%	24.5%
RepublicanJames E. Christensen	Republican	1,85523.8%	23.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	150.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,124
Election day: November 4, 1974
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoseph McKinnonWon	Democratic	2,25431.6%	31.6%
DemocraticThelma BuchholdtWon	Democratic	2,13730.0%	30.0%
RepublicanTom Weiss	Republican	1,45520.4%	20.4%
RepublicanGarrett	Republican	1,27817.9%	17.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,970
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 5
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1973)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRichard UrionWon	Republican	5,45412.4%	12.4%
RepublicanRobert HartigWon	Republican	5,36412.2%	12.2%
RepublicanJoe OrsiniWon	Republican	5,19511.8%	11.8%
RepublicanMilo FritzWon	Republican	4,48710.2%	10.2%
DemocraticEarl D. HillstrandWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,3409.9%	9.9%
DemocraticWingrove	Democratic	4,2739.7%	9.7%
DemocraticJoshua J. Wright(incumbent)	Democratic	4,2359.6%	9.6%
RepublicanHelms	Republican	3,9068.9%	8.9%
DemocraticKelley	Democratic	3,6488.3%	8.3%
DemocraticVoss	Democratic	3,0687.0%	7.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 940
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKeith SpeckingWon	Republican	53256.6%	56.6%
DemocraticIrwin L. Metcalf(incumbent)	Democratic	40843.4%	43.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 893
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Alaska House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticIrwin L. MetcalfWon(incumbent)	Democratic	50056.0%	56.0%
RepublicanDrinkall	Republican	39344.0%	44.0%

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:9

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