Neal Foster
Neal Foster ( Democratic Party ) (also known as Quannaq) is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 39. He assumed office on November 16, 2009. Foster formerly served as a member of the Nome City Council. Neal Winston Foster was born in Nome, Alaska. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Stanford University in 1995. He earned a degree in business administration from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 1997.
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“As the #1 ranking legislator in the 40 member House of Representatives next year, I will be well positioned to fight back against urban districts that constantly try to steal our funding. There are only 4 rural districts, and the only way to overcome 36 urban votes is to occupy influential positions. As the co-chair of the powerful finance committee, I have a proven record of sticking up for rural Alaska.”
(Alaska Division of Elections Official Election Pamphlet) “I've stopped attempts to destroy rural Alaska's electric assistance program. If this were dismantled, then every rural household would pay upwards of $3,500 more per year for electricity. In the finance committee, I got the full $3,800 PFD into the House budget. The Senate put a $1,000 PFD into their budget, and it ended up at $1,200. Despite this, I will keep fighting. My position on finance puts us in the best position for future success (like in 2022 when I secured the largest ever PFD totaling $3,284).”
(Alaska Division of Elections Official Election Pamphlet) “In a major win, I secured funding to start the Alaska Heating Assistance Program. This could get many rural families over $4,000 and is paid out like the PFD. I fully funded the senior benefits program to pay our elders $3,000. And I am fighting to get subsistence seats on the Board of Fish so families can put food on the table while living a traditional lifestyle. It has been an honor serving you, and I would appreciate your vote to continue fighting for affordability in rural Alaska.”
(Alaska Division of Elections Official Election Pamphlet)Tyler Ivanoff
com. Tyler Ivanoff is a Nonpartisan candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 39 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
“Tyler Ivanoff from Shishmaref. I teach 4th Grade. I have 6 children with my beautiful Fiancé Amber Fernandez. I'm running to Represent our people in Western Alaska.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “I'm from Rural Alaska, was born and raised in District 39. I live a subsistence lifestyle, and if elected I plan on protecting our lifestyle for future generations. This includes finding solutions to help our salmon populations rebound. I'm here to protect the Permanent Fund Dividend. My opponent has voted to reduce the PFD in the past. If he did it once, what's stopping him from changing it again. I plan on giving a voice for our region. If elected I will work hard for our people. We need more Representatives from our villages, and by electing me into office it may show others to get the courage to step up as well.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Food Security, education, and jobs for our people in rural Alaska. We need to improve our infrastructure in our communities. Communities like mine still have no running water. If we get half of our PFD taken away, why can't the legislature fund more projects for our communities? I am to make this known while supporting you down in Juneau.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Reynold Okitkun
Occupation: Community Human Service Provider. Education: St. Mary's High School Mission 1980-84 University of Alaska Fairbanks 1984-87. Professional background: Lower Yukon School District (LYSD) Human Service Provider 2017-2026 LYSD Natural Helper Coordinator 2001-2012 LYSD Home School Coordinator 1999-2001 Indian Child Welfare Advocate 1994-1996.
“As Yupik and Inupiaq people, we live traditional and cultural lives, stewards of our land, water, fish and wildlife. The balance between food, fuel, and caring for our families are all critical and basic needs that I prioritize. I am running nonpartisan to vote for what is right for our people. My goals 1. Restore fishing and subsistence rights to our people. 2. Improve public safety and address response time in locating Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). 3.”
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