Nancy Dahlstrom
2022 - Present
2026
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Nancy Dahlstrom (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Dahlstrom (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Nancy Dahlstrom was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and lives in Alaska. Dahlstrom graduated from Skyview High School in Smithfield, Utah, in 1975. She earned an A.S. in human services in 1992 and a B.S. in human services/business in 1994, both from Wayland Baptist University. She also earned a master's in organization management/human resources in 1997 from the University of LaVerne. Her career experience includes working as a marketing and sales consultant. Dahlstrom was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, and the Chugiak-Eagle River Friends of the NRA.[1]
Committee assignments
- Armed Services (Co-Chair)
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska Legislature (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 6 - "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals."
- HB 71 - "An Act relating to a registry for advance health care directives."
- HB 80 - "An Act relating to the Joint Armed Services Committee and its Homeland Security and Emergency Management Subcommittee; and providing for an effective date."[2]
Elections
2024
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. House Alaska At-large District
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Nicholas Begich in round 3 . The results of Round 3 are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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Nicholas Begich |
51.2
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164,861 | 4,817 | Won (3) | |
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Mary Peltola |
48.8
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156,985 | 2,724 | 3 | |
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John Howe |
0.0
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0 | -13,871 | 2 | |
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Eric Hafner |
0.0
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0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total votes: 329,493 Total exhausted votes: 7,647 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew Salisbury (R)
- Nancy Dahlstrom (R)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Alaska At-large District on August 20, 2024.
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Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mary Peltola (D) | 50.9 | 55,166 | |
| ✔ | Nicholas Begich (R) | 26.6 | 28,803 | |
| ✔ | Nancy Dahlstrom (R) | 19.9 | 21,574 | |
| ✔ | Matthew Salisbury (R) | 0.6 | 652 | |
| John Howe (Alaskan Independence Party) | 0.6 | 621 | ||
| Eric Hafner (D) | 0.4 | 467 | ||
| Gerald Heikes (R) | 0.4 | 424 | ||
| Lady Donna Dutchess (Nonpartisan) | 0.2 | 195 | ||
| David Ambrose (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 154 | ||
| Richard Grayson (No Labels Party) | 0.1 | 143 | ||
| Richard Mayers (Undeclared) | 0.1 | 119 | ||
| Samuel Claesson (Nonpartisan) | 0.1 | 89 | ||
| Total votes: 108,407 | ||||
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Endorsements
Dahlstrom received the following endorsements.
- Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R)
- Former President Donald Trump (R)
- Congressional Leadership Fund
2022
See also: Alaska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Nancy Dahlstrom in round 1 .
Candidate |
% |
Total Votes |
Transfer |
Round eliminated |
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Nancy Dahlstrom |
50.3
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132,632 | 0 | Won (1) | |
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Jessica Cook |
24.2
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63,851 | 0 | 1 | |
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Heidi Drygas |
20.7
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54,668 | 0 | 1 | |
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Edie Grunwald |
4.5
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11,817 | 0 | 1 | |
| Sherry Strizak (Write-in) |
0.0
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0 | 0 | 1 | ||
Undeclared Write-insUndeclared write-in candidates may advance past the first round in some ranked-choice elections. If the official source reports write-in votes by candidate name, Ballotpedia displays them alongside the ballot-qualified candidates. However, if write-in votes are reported without a name, they will instead be included in the total write-in votes figure in Round 1. Please consult the official elections source for more details about unnamed write-in candidate vote totals past Round 1. |
0.3
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784 | 0 | |||
| Total votes: 263,752 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
The following candidates ran in the primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska on August 16, 2022.
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Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Dahlstrom (R) | 40.4 | 76,534 | |
| ✔ | Jessica Cook (D) | 23.1 | 43,660 | |
| ✔ | Heidi Drygas (Independent) | 22.8 | 43,111 | |
| ✔ | Edie Grunwald (R) | 6.6 | 12,458 | |
| Paul Hueper (R) | 3.9 | 7,307 | ||
| Shellie Wyatt (Alaskan Independence Party) | 0.9 | 1,702 | ||
| Tanya Lange (R) | 0.9 | 1,661 | ||
| Shirley Rainbolt (L) | 0.7 | 1,381 | ||
| S. Waynette Coleman (R) | 0.6 | 1,139 | ||
| Ronnie Ostrem (Independent) | 0.2 | 347 | ||
| Total votes: 189,300 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brittany Cottrell (Independent)
2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 13
Nancy Dahlstrom defeated Danyelle Kimp in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Dahlstrom (R) | 71.0 | 3,328 | |
| Danyelle Kimp (D) | 28.7 | 1,346 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 4,690 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 13
Nancy Dahlstrom defeated Craig Christenson and Bill Cook in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 13 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Dahlstrom | 41.0 | 642 | |
| Craig Christenson | 30.3 | 475 | ||
| Bill Cook | 28.7 | 450 | ||
| Total votes: 1,567 | ||||
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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 13
Danyelle Kimp advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 13 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Danyelle Kimp | 100.0 | 364 | |
| Total votes: 364 | ||||
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2008
In 2008, Dahlstrom was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 18. She ran unopposed and finished with 4,597 votes.[3] Dahlstrom raised $22,250 for her campaign fund.[4]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 18 | ||||
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 Nancy Dahlstrom (R)
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4,597 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Dahlstrom’s campaign website stated the following:
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Priorities Secure Our Border When I visited the Southern border in May, it became clear that we need to bring back the Trump Administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policies. We must finish the wall and use a combination of physical and technological barriers to stop the flow of illegal migrants and drugs into our country. We cannot sit by as drugs flow freely into our state and into the hands of our children. We cannot allow illegal migrants to drain our resources and make our cities unsafe. When in Congress, securing our border will be my top priority. My promise is simple: Alaskans above all else. Defend Alaskan Energy Alaska understands its resources better than anyone. I am committed to advocating for a diversified energy portfolio that prioritizes domestic production, empowering us to fuel our nation’s growth while safeguarding our economic prosperity. Our families and businesses depend on it. We also must understand the implications of relying on foreign entities for our energy production. We cannot afford to diminish our domestic production, thereby compromising our national security. As your presentative, I will staunchly defend Alaskan energy independence for the prosperity and security of our state and country. End Inflation and Lower Taxes We need an economic agenda that fosters robust growth, bolsters industries, and puts an end to inflation. It’s time to exercise fiscal responsibility by curbing excessive spending and implementing tax cuts that allow hardworking Alaskans to retain more of their earnings. I am honored to have pledged my commitment to taxpayers by signing the Americans for Tax Reform’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. As your Representative in Congress, I will oppose any efforts to increase taxes and will actively work to safeguard, reinstate, and expand the pro-growth tax policies of the Trump Era that propelled our economy to new heights. Protect Our Freedoms I will fight back against government overreach. I will ensure our freedoms – from guns to speech to religion – are never compromised or infringed on by the overreaching hand of Washington bureaucracy. Support Public Safety and rule of Law Having served as Alaska’s Commissioner of Corrections, I witnessed firsthand the detrimental effects of lenient crime policies. We need laws that protect victims, not criminals, and laws that empower police. The safety of our communities will always be a top priority and we need leaders who understand what it means to support the rule of law. Stand With Our Military With nine military bases in our state, we need funding and support to maintain our strategic security position in the world. During my tenure as a senior advisor for military affairs under Sean Parnell, I witnessed firsthand the dedication and sacrifice of our service members. As your Representative, I am committed to advocating tirelessly on their behalf, fighting to secure the support and resources they need. I will never waver in my commitment to our military, ensuring that they are never forgotten or neglected. Bolster National Security Our first step must be to confront the threats posed by Communist China. I am committed to holding China accountable for its actions, whether it be its expansion of soft power or egregious human rights violations. We must ensure we are curbing China’s growing economic power. Additionally, I will stand firmly alongside our democratic allies in Asia, ensuring we collectively safeguard our shared values and interests. We also must continue to stand with Israel as they face ongoing threats to its sovereignty and people. We cannot afford to appease or capitulate to terrorists or states sponsored by terrorism. Instead, we must lead with the full force and determination that our allies rely upon, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to their security and well-being. [5] |
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| —Nancy Dahlstrom’s campaign website (2024)[6] | ||
Interview with Alaska Beacon
Dahlstrom highlighted the following themes in an interview with Alaska Beacon. The questions from Alaska Beacon are bolded and Dahlstrom's responses follow below.[7]
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Biggest need: What’s Alaska’s biggest need, and how would you address it? As your congresswoman, I would bolster Alaska’s fishing sector by promoting policies to undo needless government red tape while maintaining the standards of the industry. For energy, I would advocate for responsible legislation that unleashes Alaska’s energy and natural resource potential while maintaining our natural order. Those are just two of many ways we can boost Alaska’s economy and get out of the Biden-Peltola rut. Improvements: What improvements to Alaskans’ day-to-day lives can you make from the House of Representatives? I will also work to bring gas prices and inflation down to ease the economic stress Alaskans are feeling under Joe Biden and Mary Peltola. Reinstating President Trump’s border policies and cracking down on crime are just two other ways I plan to make Alaskans’ daily lives better. Oil: How long will oil be central to Alaska’s economy, and what, if anything, should the state’s Congressional delegation be doing now to prepare for a post-oil future? Our state’s congressional delegation should be working to maximize our efficient use of our fossil fuels. They are a finite resource and we must utilize our technology and American entrepreneurial spirit to fine tune our use of it while still being good stewards of the Earth. Directed spending: Do you support the use of congressionally directed spending for Alaska, why or why not? Obstacles: What would you do to remove or prevent procedural obstacles in the US House over the next two years? Abortion/contraceptives: What actions should Congress take on abortion and contraceptives? Fisheries: How should Congress and the federal government address the state’s growing fisheries crisis? Land management: What’s the best way to handle land management conflicts between the federal government and the state? Tribes: How would you rate the federal government’s interactions with Alaska Native tribes, and what, if anything, should be changed? Immigration: What should Congress be doing on immigration issues? Party: On what issues do you disagree with your party’s political platform? If you’re running as an independent, what party would you prefer to caucus with? Israel-Palestine: What should the United States do to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict? Transgender issues: How should the federal government handle issues affecting transgender Alaskans? Climate refugees: How much risk does Alaska face from climate-change-driven refugees? Biden administration: Alaska’s two senators have said the Biden administration is waging a “war on Alaska” with various executive orders. Do you agree with that assessment, and what, if anything, should be done? |
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2022
Nancy Dahlstrom did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska Legislature, "Nancy Dahlstrom," accessed January 16, 2023
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Dahlstrom
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Alaska House of Representatives official election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Nancy Dahlstrom’s campaign website, “Priorities,” accessed July 29, 2024
- ↑ Alaska Beacon, “Alaska Congress U.S. House,” July 29, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kevin Meyer (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of Alaska 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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Alaska House of Representatives District 18 2003-2010 |
Succeeded by - |
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Alaska House of Representatives District 13 |
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