Gabrielle LeDoux
Gabrielle LeDoux (Republican Party) was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 15. She assumed office in 2015. She left office on January 11, 2021.
LeDoux (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 15. She lost in the Republican primary on August 18, 2020.
Following the 2016 elections (where Republicans won 21 of 40 seats), LeDoux joined a majority coalition that included all 17 Democrats, two independents, and Republicans Paul Seaton and Louise Stutes. The coalition elected Bryce Edgmon (D) as speaker and LeDoux became the Rules Committee chairwoman.
Following the formation of the coalition, Alaska GOP Chairman Tuckerman Babcock invited LeDoux, Seaton, and Stutes to leave the party and said they would face challengers in the Republican primaries on August 21, 2018. Aaron Weaver (R) filed to run against her.
LeDoux served as mayor of the Kodiak Island Borough from 2001 to 2004. She represented District 36 in the state House from 2005 to 2009. She also represented District 13 from 2013 to 2015. Due to redistricting in 2013, LeDoux ran for re-election in 2014 to District 15 instead of District 13.
Biography
LeDoux attended the University of Southern California from 1966 to 1968 and earned her B.A. and J.D. from the University of California Berkeley in 1970 and 1973, respectively. LeDoux's professional experience includes working as a lawyer for Shearman and Sterling from 1974 to 1979, as partner at the Law Offices of LeDoux and LeDoux from 1980 to 1992, as owner of the Law Offices of Gabrielle LeDoux from 1992 to 1996, as partner at the Law Offices of Beard, LeDoux, Stacey and Traueb from 1996 to 1999 and as owner of her own practice since 1999.[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules, Chair |
| • State Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Armed Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, LeDoux served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs |
| • Armed Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, LeDoux served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Community & Regional Affairs, Co-Chair |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs, Co-chair |
Issues
Abortion
In April 2014, the Alaska legislature passed legislation limiting state Medicaid payments for abortion, which LeDoux supported. The bill would allow Medicaid payments for abortions that were "medically necessary," which would only cover physical harm. LeDoux supported the bill so that the state would not fund elective abortions. "We’ve got the right to travel, but it doesn’t mean the government buys us a ticket to Paris," LeDoux said in an interview. "We’ve got the right to bear arms, but the government doesn’t buy us a Sturm Ruger."[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
David Nelson defeated Lyn Franks and Patrick McCormack in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Nelson (R) | 50.8 | 2,541 | |
| Lyn Franks (D) | 48.9 | 2,446 | ||
 | Patrick McCormack (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 5,000 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
David Nelson defeated incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Nelson | 67.3 | 628 | |
| Gabrielle LeDoux | 32.7 | 305 | ||
| Total votes: 933 | ||||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Lyn Franks defeated Patrick McCormack and Rick Phillips in the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lyn Franks | 63.1 | 434 | |
| Patrick McCormack | 19.3 | 133 | |
| Rick Phillips | 17.6 | 121 | |
| Total votes: 688 | ||||
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2018
Patrick McCormack (D), Rick Phillips (non affiliated), and Jake Sloan (R) ran as write-in candidates.
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux defeated Lyn Franks in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gabrielle LeDoux (R) | 41.6 | 1,380 | |
| Lyn Franks (D) | 34.4 | 1,139 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 24.0 | 795 | ||
| Total votes: 3,314 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux defeated Aaron Weaver in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gabrielle LeDoux | 57.4 | 456 | |
| Aaron Weaver | 42.6 | 339 | ||
| Total votes: 795 | ||||
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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 15
Lyn Franks defeated Patrick McCormack and Rick Phillips in the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lyn Franks | 46.0 | 193 | |
| Patrick McCormack | 34.0 | 143 | |
| Rick Phillips | 20.0 | 84 | |
| Total votes: 420 | ||||
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Republican primary overview
Did the incumbent file to run for re-election?
| Yes. |
What made this a battleground race?
| Gabrielle LeDoux held this seat heading into the 2018 elections. She was one of three Republicans to leave their party and join the Democratic-led majority coalition after the 2016 elections. She filed for re-election and drew a primary challenge from former KTUU photographer Aaron Weaver.[3] |
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 Gabrielle LeDoux defeated Patrick M. McCormack in the Alaska House of Representatives District 15 general election.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gabrielle LeDoux Incumbent |
67.83% | 2,834 | |
| Democratic | Patrick M. McCormack | 32.17% | 1,344 | |
| Total Votes | 4,178 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Patrick M. McCormack ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 15 Democratic Primary.[6][7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Patrick M. McCormack (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 15 Republican Primary.[6][7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gabrielle LeDoux 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. Laurie Hummel was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District 13 incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux was unopposed in the Republican primary. LeDoux defeated Hummel in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Gabrielle LeDoux Incumbent |
52.8% | 1,995 | |
| Democratic | Laurie Hummel | 47.2% | 1,782 | |
| Total Votes | 3,777 | |||
2012
LeDoux ran in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 13. She ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary and defeated Kay Rollison (D) and Barbara Bachmeier (R, Write-in) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gabrielle LeDoux |
67.3% | 3,278 | |
| Democratic | Kay L. Rollison | 30.4% | 1,480 | |
| Write-in | Write-in votes | 2.3% | 112 | |
| Total Votes | 4,870 | |||
Note: Official results showed 112 total write-in votes, with no indication on how many went to Barbara Bachmeier.
2010
LeDoux was unopposed in the August 24 primary. She was defeated by incumbent Democrat Pete F. Petersen in the November 2 general election.[15][16]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 19 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Pete Petersen (D)
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2,846 | |||
| Gabrielle LeDoux (R) | 2,576 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Gabrielle LeDoux did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
LeDoux's website listed the following three issues:[17]
- Education
- Excerpt: "Classroom size is thus particularly critical in the early years. I remember my Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Wilhelm, sitting with a very small group of students teaching us to read. I am concerned that elementary school teachers have classes so large that they are not able to devote sufficient time to individual students."
- Energy
- Excerpt: "One of the methods of dealing with the high cost of heating our homes is by improving their energy efficiency."
- Permanent Fund Dividend
- Excerpt: "As your legislator I will continue to resist any efforts to use permanent fund resources for any purpose other than dividends."
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2020
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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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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Noteworthy events
Charged with voter misconduct and unlawful interference with voting (2020)
On March 13, 2020, Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson announced that three charges of voter misconduct and seven counts of second degree unlawful interference with voting were filed against LeDoux. These charges were the result of a 2018 Alaska Division of Elections investigation into irregularities in the House District 15 primary election.[19]
LeDoux responded to these allegations stating, “[B]ecause this is a pending legal matter, I cannot comment about the details other than to state that I am innocent of all charges and look forward to clearing my name in a court of law.”[20]
In January 2021, two election-tampering charges were dismissed by District Court Judge Michael Franciosi due to a statute of limitations.[21][22][23][24]
State prosecutors charged LeDoux with four additional felony counts of voter misconduct on June 10, 2021. She pleaded not guilty at an initial hearing.[25]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ The Alaska House Majority, "Representative Gabrielle LeDoux," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Public Media "Legislature Passes Bill Limiting Medicaid Payments For Abortion," April 13, 2014
- ↑ Must Read Alaska, November 28, 2017
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ voteledoux.com, "Issues," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Alaska Business Report Card, "About," accessed November 5, 2019 Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Anchorage legislator and 2 associates charged with election misconduct," March 13, 2020
- ↑ Alaska Public Media, "2 charges dismissed, 8 remain against ex-Alaska Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux," March 30, 2021
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Accused Alaska state representative won’t appear in court until after primary election," June 24, 2020
- ↑ Must Read Alaska, "LeDoux felony hearing moved to October 8," August 18, 2020
- ↑ Must Read Alaska, "LeDoux voter fraud hearing reset to December," October 8, 2020
- ↑ Alaska Public Media, "Former Alaska Rep. LeDoux and her aide face new charges of felony voter fraud," June 10, 2021
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andy Josephson (D) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 15 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by David Nelson (Alaska) (R) |
| Preceded by Shelley Hughes (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 13 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Dan Saddler (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 36 2005–2009 |
Succeeded by - |
