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Cathy Giessel

Cathy Giessel

Republican · Alaska · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Alaska Senate District E, Alaska

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting resource development, including oil, gas, mining and fisheries, with an emphasis on hiring Alaskans
  • Smaller class sizes, experienced teachers and investment in career training and university access
  • A balanced budget that puts people first
Biography

Cathy Giessel has served in the Alaska Senate since 2011 and currently serves as Senate Majority Leader, per her Alaska State Legislature member page. She is a registered nurse and advanced nurse practitioner with degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Alaska Anchorage, per the same source.

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