Cathy L. Tilton
2023 - Present
2025
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Cathy Tilton (Republican Party) is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 26. She assumed office on January 17, 2023.
Tilton (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 26. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Tilton was elected House minority leader in 2021.
Biography
Cathy Tilton was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and lives in Wasilla, Alaska. Tilton graduated from Service High School in 1980. She earned a certificate in accounting and travel from Alaska Business College. Her career experience includes working for a law firm in Big Lake, Alaska, and for the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Tilton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Rules Committee, Vice Chair
- Legislative Council Committee
2021-2022
Tilton was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Tilton was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tilton served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Community & Regional Affairs, Chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism |
| • Energy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 26
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Cathy Tilton in round 1 .
| Total votes: 6,371 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Cathy Tilton advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 26 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton (R) | 100.0 | 1,681 | |
| Total votes: 1,681 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Tilton in this election.
2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 26
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Cathy Tilton in round 1 .
| Total votes: 6,623 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Cathy Tilton and Daniel Stokes advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 26 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton (R) | 80.6 | 3,558 | |
| ✔ |  | Daniel Stokes (L) | 19.4 | 859 |
| Total votes: 4,417 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jessica Reimann (R)
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Cathy Tilton won election in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton (R) | 95.6 | 8,881 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.4 | 406 | ||
| Total votes: 9,287 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Danny Gray (Nonpartisan)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Cathy Tilton advanced from the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton | 100.0 | 2,409 | |
| Total votes: 2,409 | ||||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Danny Gray advanced from the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Danny Gray | 100.0 | 928 |
| Total votes: 928 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Cathy Tilton defeated Stephany Jeffers in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton (R) | 75.1 | 6,099 | |
| Stephany Jeffers (D) | 24.6 | 1,993 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 8,117 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Cathy Tilton advanced from the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Tilton | 100.0 | 2,653 | |
| Total votes: 2,653 | ||||
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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 12
Stephany Jeffers advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stephany Jeffers | 100.0 | 553 | |
| Total votes: 553 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Cathy L. Tilton defeated Gretchen L. Wehmhoff and Karen Perry in the Alaska House of Representatives District 12 general election.[2][3]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Cathy L. Tilton Incumbent |
65.03% | 5,597 | |
| Democratic | Gretchen L. Wehmhoff | 23.95% | 2,061 | |
| Constitution | Karen Perry | 11.03% | 949 | |
| Total Votes | 8,607 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Gretchen L. Wehmhoff ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 12 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 12 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Gretchen L. Wehmhoff (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Cathy L. Tilton ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 12 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Cathy L. Tilton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Gretchen Wehmhoff was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Cathy Tilton defeated Ronald G. "Ron" Arvin in the Republican primary. Tilton defeated Wehmhoff in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Cathy Tilton |
72.1% | 5,569 | |
| Democratic | Gretchen Wehmhoff | 27.9% | 2,155 | |
| Total Votes | 7,724 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Cathy Tilton |
64.2% | 2,427 |
| Ron Arvin | 35.8% | 1,352 |
| Total Votes | 3,779 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Cathy Tilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Cathy Tilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Cathy Tilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Tilton submitted the following statement to Ballotpedia:[10]
| “ | I am a limited government conservative and believe in applying sound business practices and concepts to make government more efficient.[11] | ” |
Tilton listed the following issues on her campaign website:[12]
- Spending
- Excerpt: "Unquestionably, the most important issue we must address, especially in this election cycle is our fiscal stability. It isn’t only about reducing spending, streamlining government services and more thoughtfully prioritizing spending; nor is it only about a sensible tax structure that encourages private investment and helping our economy grow to increase our revenue stream—it must be about both!"
- Revenue
- Excerpt: "Increasing revenue is a critical component to stabilizing our state finances. This is why I strongly supported SB 21 and strongly oppose ballot measure 1. While our oil and gas resources are exactly that—OURS!; we need dependable and experienced private sector partners to help the state of Alaska monetize those resources. State government doesn’t have the expertise to develop our petroleum, and I don’t believe that is the function of state government."
- Second amendment"
- Excerpt: "I fully support existing Alaska gun ownership laws including the “Castle” and “Stand your ground” doctrines."
- Public safety
- Excerpt: "The recent tragedy in Tanana that left two of our State Troopers dead, highlighted the need for changes in Alaska Statute like allowing Village Public Safety Officers (VPSOs) to carry firearms. Fortunately, that bill is awaiting the Governor’s signature, but we must be more vigilant and proactive to prevent these tragedies in the future."
- Crime
- Excerpt: "One of the most effective ways to reduce the money we spend on corrections is to adopt strategies to reduce individuals from re-offending (recidivism). As a member of the House Finance Committee staff, I had the opportunity to work closely with Sen. John Coghill’s office on his omnibus crime bill (SB 64) and include provisions designed to reduce recidivism by helping non-violent offenders re-enter the workforce. As your legislator, I will work to implement programs aimed at recidivism reduction."
- Education
- Excerpt: "Both in Alaska and around the country, there is a growing trend toward alternative approaches from the traditional public school model. Homeschooling, charter schools and school choice continue to increase in the matrix of options for K12 education and in the dialogue about how decision makers wrestle with the complicated issue of public education. We need to carefully consider every option available to provide our kids the best education possible."
- Land access
- Excerpt: "I support the mission and work of the Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA) and will look for ways to increase their role in helping Alaska manage its land and work with the federal government in developing policies that impact Alaskan’s access to those lands."
- Fish
- Excerpt: "I will support Chinook abundance research efforts so Alaskans will continue to have dependable access to this valuable and iconic resource...I will work with stakeholder groups and our congressional delegation to advance state control of halibut management."
- Legislative process and transparency
- Excerpt: "I support maintaining the 90 day legislative session. I will work with House and Senate leadership to make changes to the Uniform Rules to allow for greater committee work during interim periods...I intend to set aside entire days of committee hearings designated solely for public testimony for any committees I chair, and I will encourage other committee chairs to do the same."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Tilton's endorsements included the following:[13]
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2023
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In 2023, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to May 17.
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2022
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In 2022, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 18. |
2021
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In 2021, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to May 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 15, 2019, through May 14, 2019.
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2018
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In 2018, the 31st Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 17. The legislature held a special session from May 18 to June 16, a second special session from June 16 to July 15, a one-day special session on July 27, and a fourth special session from October 23 to November 21.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska Legislature, "Representative Cathy Tilton," accessed January 28, 2023
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on June 10, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cathy Tilton, "Issues," accessed August 3, 2014
- ↑ Cathytilton.com, "Main page," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Alaska Business Report Card, "About," accessed November 5, 2019 Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Laddie Shaw (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 26 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 12 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Calvin Schrage |
