Incoming bipartisan coalition of the Alaska Senate announces key leadership

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 659

Last Updated: 4 days, 9 hours ago

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Anchorage Republican Cathy Giessel will be the next Alaska Senate President for the upcoming 35th Alaska State Legislature, according to an announcement from a bipartisan coalition of senators on Wednesday.

Giessel showed a comfortable lead with 61% of the vote in her bid for re-election, as of Wednesday afternoon results, and has served in the Senate since 2011. She previously served as Senate …

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