Alaska State Senate District E
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Cathy Giessel Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
3 candidates on the printed ballot. Sorted by last name.
- Last election
- Cathy Giessel (Republican) won by 0.5 points, 2022
- Earlier results
- Michael K. Shower (Republican) won by 48.7 points, 2018, older linesMichael J. Dunleavy (Republican) won by 29.9 points, 2014, older linesAll 23 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,680
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCathy GiesselWon Republican 5,61133.6% RepublicanRoger Holland(incumbent) Republican 5,52133.1% DemocraticRoselynn Cacy Democratic 5,49032.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 580.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,550
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael K. ShowerWon Republican 11,55874.3% DemocraticSusan Kay Democratic 3,99225.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,946
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. DunleavyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,05865.0% OtherWarren Keogh Other 4,88835.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,657
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2013)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HugginsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,82877.7% DemocraticSusan M. Herman Democratic 2,79022.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.3%
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: 2022.
All elections (23 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 16,680
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCathy GiesselWon Republican 5,61133.6% RepublicanRoger Holland(incumbent) Republican 5,52133.1% DemocraticRoselynn Cacy Democratic 5,49032.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 580.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,550
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael K. ShowerWon Republican 11,55874.3% DemocraticSusan Kay Democratic 3,99225.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,946
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. DunleavyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,05865.0% OtherWarren Keogh Other 4,88835.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,657
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2013)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles R. HugginsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,82877.7% DemocraticSusan M. Herman Democratic 2,79022.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,427
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe PaskvanWon Democratic 5,92351.8% RepublicanCynthia Henry Republican 5,50448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,725
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary R. WilkenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,87161.9% DemocraticRita T. Allee Democratic 4,85438.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,946
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary R. WilkenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,24269.8% DemocraticMike Walleri Democratic 2,40526.9% GreenDavid Stannard Green 2803.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,528
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry WardWon(incumbent) Republican 7,92354.5% DemocraticMike Szymanski Democratic 5,95841.0% GreenWilliam D. Bartee Green 6474.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,734
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry WardWon Republican 6,45155.0% DemocraticJudith Salo(incumbent) Democratic 5,28345.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,566
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentJudith SaloWon Independent 6,01452.0% RepublicanJim Zawacki Republican 5,04143.6% LibertarianMike Neligh Libertarian 5114.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,737
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurt MenardWon Democratic 12,61053.1% RepublicanGary Hovanec Republican 11,12746.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,867
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJalmar KerttulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,82960.5% RepublicanEdna B. Armstrongdevries Republican 9,00739.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,269
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike SzymanskiWon Democratic 11,77752.9% RepublicanBarbara Lacher Republican 10,44146.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 510.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,128
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJalmar KerttulaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,97051.8% RepublicanBarbara Lacher Republican 11,06147.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 970.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,655
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdna ArmstrongdevriesWon Republican 11,47050.6% DemocraticCharles Sassara Democratic 11,15749.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,551
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan FaiksWon Republican 14,28796.4% RepublicanFritz PettyjohnWon Republican 9,20751.9% DemocraticSteve Tackett Democratic 8,48347.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5353.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,496
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVic FischerWon Democratic 3,96052.8% RepublicanWilliam B. Sumner(incumbent) Republican 3,48946.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 470.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,153
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry StimsonWon Democratic 3,26953.1% RepublicanClifford J. Groh Republican 2,87046.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,939
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam B. SumnerWon Republican 3,83255.2% DemocraticGenie Chance(incumbent) Democratic 3,09244.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,704
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChancy CroftWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,12538.5% DemocraticGenie ChanceWon Democratic 3,55533.2% RepublicanJess Harris(incumbent) Republican 3,02428.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,200
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith H. MillerWon Republican 22,41016.1% RepublicanClyde R. LewisWon(incumbent) Republican 21,41815.4% DemocraticJohn RaderWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,62314.1% RepublicanJess HarrisWon Republican 18,75513.5% RepublicanColletta Republican 18,42913.2% DemocraticRosa Democratic 15,12710.9% DemocraticHedberg Democratic 13,4609.7% DemocraticWright Democratic 9,9787.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,576
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChancy CroftWon Democratic 19,20516.3% RepublicanLowell Thomas Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 19,09316.2% RepublicanClifford J. GrohWon Republican 16,47814.0% RepublicanRon L. RettigWon Republican 16,30813.9% RepublicanRandy Phillips Republican 14,91912.7% DemocraticWright Democratic 11,0439.4% DemocraticRuss Meekins Democratic 10,7419.1% DemocraticSerrano Democratic 9,7898.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,506
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Alaska Senate, State Senate District E, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClyde R. LewisWon(incumbent) Republican 16,47218.6% DemocraticJohn RaderWon Democratic 16,08718.2% DemocraticJoseph JosephsonWon Democratic 15,07517.0% RepublicanCarl Brady(incumbent) Republican 14,32516.2% RepublicanFrank W. Harris(incumbent) Republican 14,04715.9% DemocraticWright Democratic 12,50014.1%
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Cathy GiesselIncumbentRepublican
- Gretchen W. StoddardRepublican
- Jason “Jace” WhiteRepublican
Source: elections.alaska.gov, dated Sep 25
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Election Wrld. (2026). Alaska State Senate District E, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ak/senate/e. 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; 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)Data as of Oct 28, 2026