The Alaska Center endorses candidates who align with our vision of a thriving, just, and sustainable future.
We prioritize leaders who will fight for clean air and water, healthy salmon and communities, and a strong democracy. Through our endorsements, we aim to elevate voices that will take critical action on the issues we work on.
Our endorsements span multiple levels of government, including Utility Cooperative Boards, Municipal Elections, and Statewide Elections. We focus on supporting leaders who have the power to influence the policies that matter most to our mission.
We’ve recently added our endorsement for the Chugach Electric Association Board. Learn about our endorsed candidate, Katherine Jernstrom, below!
2025 Endorsement for Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors: Katherine Jernstrom
The Alaska Center Board of Directors is proud to unanimously endorse Katherine Jernstrom for the Chugach Electric Board. As a business owner, parent, and community leader, Katherine is deeply invested in Anchorage, and believes that affordable and reliable electricity is the foundation we need for a strong economy and a thriving community. There are drastic changes on the horizon for Alaska’s energy landscape, and Katherine has the experience necessary to navigate a period of major transition.
Utility cooperatives give members power to help guide the vision and future of how our energy is produced. We look forward to working together with our community to use our voices and votes to elect Katherine, and working with the Chugach Electric Board to create a just and sustainable energy future for Alaska.
Past Endorsements
2025
Anchorage Municipal Election Endorsements
Anchorage Assembly
Daniel Volland, North Anchorage District 1 — Elected!
Kameron Perez Verdia, West Anchorage District 3 — Elected!
Erin Baldwin Day, Midtown Anchorage District 4 — Elected!
Yarrow Silvers, East Anchorage Distrcit 5 — Elected!
Anchorage School Board
Kelly Lessens, At-Large — Elected!
Margo Bellamy, At-Large — Elected!
Matanuska Electric Association
Mark Masteller — Elected!
2024
2023