Calvin Schrage
2023 - Present
2027
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Calvin Schrage is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 12. He assumed office on January 17, 2023. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.
Schrage ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 12. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Calvin Schrage was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Alaska at Anchorage in 2015. Schrage's career experience includes working as an executive director with Frontier Tutoring. He has been affiliated with the University of Alaska at Anchorage and its alumni association, the Abbott Loop Community Council, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Schrage was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Schrage was assigned to the following committees:
- House Labor & Commerce Committee
- House Resources Committee
- House Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Co-chair
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 12
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Calvin Schrage in round 1 .
| Total votes: 7,831 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Calvin Schrage and Joseph Lurtsema advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Calvin Schrage (Nonpartisan) | 65.4 | 1,571 | |
| ✔ |  | Joseph Lurtsema (R) | 34.6 | 832 |
| Total votes: 2,403 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Calvin Schrage in round 1 .
| Total votes: 6,477 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12
Incumbent Calvin Schrage and Forrest McDonald advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 12 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Calvin Schrage (Nonpartisan) | 57.2 | 2,554 | |
| ✔ | | Forrest McDonald (R) | 42.8 | 1,911 |
| Total votes: 4,465 | ||||
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2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 25
Calvin Schrage defeated incumbent Mel Gillis in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Calvin Schrage (Nonpartisan) | 52.1 | 4,595 | |
| Mel Gillis (R) | 47.8 | 4,217 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 8,824 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Mel Gillis defeated Benjamin Rodriguez in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 25 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mel Gillis | 82.6 | 1,280 |
| Benjamin Rodriguez | 17.4 | 269 | |
| Total votes: 1,549 | ||||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 25
Calvin Schrage defeated Janice Park in the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 25 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Calvin Schrage | 61.4 | 1,068 | |
| Janice Park | 38.6 | 672 | ||
| Total votes: 1,740 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Calvin Schrage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schrage's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a lifelong, third-generation Alaskan raised in our Abbott Loop - Lower Hillside community where I have been honored to represent friends and neighbors for the last two years. Recently, my wife Heather and I bought my family home in which I grew up, and where we are now starting a family of our own. This community is our home and I am running to ensure a brighter future for our community.
As your representative, I’ve worked hard to build effective relationships with fellow legislators of all parties and backgrounds to deliver for our community and all Alaskans. I’ve worked hard to promote fiscal responsibility and create a budget that works for Alaskans and protects the essential services we depend on, while also advocating for our schools to have the resources and stability needed to provide our children a high-quality education, to support public safety to help ensure we have a safe and healthy community, to support economic growth and good jobs, and invest in infrastructure throughout our state. I have and will continue to fight to protect the rights of all Alaskans can keep politicians and the federal government out of personal health care decisions.
- Working together for Alaskans: When I go door-to-door, far too many friends and neighbors are frustrated by the partisan gridlock we see in government which has only served to harm the people of Alaska. As your representative, I’ve worked to breakthrough the partisan gridlock by developing meaningful personal and professional relationships with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and focus on coalition building and common-sense, bipartisan legislation. As a result, we have passed significant pieces of legislation and even as a freshman legislator, been one of the most effective representatives this past legislative session. I will continue to maintain my independent approach to legislating to best serve and deliver for our community
- Responsibility Balance The Budget and Protect the Permanent Fund and Dividend: We need to do the right thing for Alaskans today and tomorrow — diversify our revenues and pass a budget that’s fair to all Alaskans. Only by investing in Alaska, not cutting services Alaskans depend on, will we have a bright future for all Alaskans. As your representative, I’ve worked hard to uphold my campaign promises to be fiscally responsible when it comes to our state budget, protect funding for the essential services our community depends on, and protect the Permanent Fund and Dividend for Alaskans today and tomorrow.
- Invest in Education & Public Safety: I’ve worked hard to help ensure families in our community have access to high-quality education, from Pre-K to the university and trade opportunities, as well as promote public safety to help ensure our community is a safe and healthy place to live, work, and raise a family. I will always prioritize public safety and education and will work to ensure we have safe roads and streets for our friends and neighbors.
I am passionate about public policy that directly benefits friends and neighbors in our Abbott Loop - Lower Hillside community and all Alaskans. I’ve focused my time in the legislature working hard for commonsense and bipartisan solutions to the challenges facing Alaskans and as a result, have been one of the most effective legislators, even as a freshman.
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2020
Calvin Schrage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schrage's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a lifelong, third-generation Alaskan, a community leader, an education advocate, and a businessman. I grew up in House District 25, went to our schools, played in our neighborhoods, and I understand the unique needs of our community. I've served on the boards of the Abbott Loop Community Council and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and I have a proven track record of bringing people together to find real solutions.
My wife Heather and I were married in August of 2019 and we plan to raise a family here in the district. I am greatly concerned with the direction our state is headed in. Whether it's our universities, public schools, or our public safety system, we need to govern with integrity and create a responsible budget that is fair to all Alaskans. It's time we move past partisan politics and work across the aisle to build a brighter future for your children, and mine.
I'm running for State House to listen to our community and make sure our next generation of Alaskans have a bright future in Alaska. If you'd like to learn more or find out how to support my campaign, visit calvinforalaska.com.
- Alaska must develop a long-term fiscal plan: By diversifying our economy and adopting broad based revenue measures, we can stabilize our economy, support essential services, and get Alaska back on track.
- Education is the cornerstone of a strong economy and vibrant communities: Both our community and our economy depend on our education system. I will fight to ensure education funding is protected and we provide a pathway to higher education and trade opportunities.
- The Permanent Fund Dividend is essential to many Alaskans: The Permanent Fund Dividend has been one of the most effective tools for boosting our economy, creating jobs, and lifting Alaskans, especially our elders and those living in rural communities, out of poverty. We need to constitutionally protect a sustainable permanent fund dividend to ensure that both the fund and our dividends will be around for our children and grandchildren.
Education, Labor and Commerce, Health Care, Environment, Public Safety.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Alaska House of Representatives District 12 |
Officeholder Alaska House of Representatives District 12 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2020
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Calvin Schrage," accessed December 11, 2020
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| Preceded by Cathy Tilton (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 12 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Mel Gillis (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 25 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by DeLena Johnson (R) |
