Former City of Kodiak Mayor, Kodiak Island Borough Assembly & City Council Member

“Kathy has the experience, judgment, and commitment to community that we need representing Kodiak in Juneau. She’ll work with legislators across Alaska to advocate for Kodiak. I’m proud to support her.”

Former Alaska State House Representative and Kodiak Island Borough Mayor

"Kathy already has the legislative skills and years of experience collaborating with peers and community members to get the job done. Kathy is a proven leader. She is ably equipped to represent our coastal communities and fight for our needs."

Retired, Kodiak High School Teacher and Principal

Director of Advancement at the Alutiiq Museum & Kodiak City Council Member

Third-Generation Fishermen

Local Business Owners & Farmers

Retired, Kodiak High School Special Education Department

Former Alaska State House Representative, Longshoreman, & Businessman

“I support Kathy because she knows what it means to invest in the future. Her entire career as a dedicated teacher has prepared her to take that leadership to our legislature. She possesses absolute integrity and builds my confidence again for successful public policy to benefit all Alaskans.”

Former Kodiak City Councilmember

“Kathy is a forward thinking leader who will look out for Alaska. She knows the value of quality education and the importance of civic engagement. She is committed to being a trusted leader that serves her constituency with respect and integrity.”

Speech Language Pathologist

3rd grade teacher & President of the Kodiak Borough Education Association

Retired Assistant KIBSD Superintendent

Former Executive Director of the Arts Council

Former Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Member & Alaska Board of Fisheries Member

Mayor of Cordova

"Kathy Simpler is thoughtful, hardworking, and deeply committed to coastal Alaska. She leads with integrity, common sense, and a willingness to listen and work with others. I know Kathy will work hard every day to advocate for Cordova, and I’m proud to support her.”

Business Owner & Artist

Community Advocate

Longtime Commercial Fisherman

Longtime Commercial Fishermen

Cordova City Council Member

Retired State Employee (AHFC Lead Maintenance Mechanic)

Longtime Business Owner & Tourism Leader

Longtime Business Owner & Professional Marine

Small Business Owner & Community Advocate

Retired Alaska State Trooper

Educator & Community Advocate

Retired Educators

Director of Residence Life at AVTEC & Executive Director at Seward Senior Center

Seward City Council Member & Former Bank Manager

Retired, Director at Seward Community Library Museum & Commercial Fisherman

President of Seward Public Employees Association (SPEA)

“In alliance with our brothers and sisters at APEA/AFT, I am proud to endorse Kathy Simpler. Her dedication to the public sector and the teaching community is exactly what the people of District 5 and the rest of Alaska needs. I know she will always keep the people and families she represents in her heart and commit to support the working families that chose Alaska to be their home.”

Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor Board Member - Secretary & Old Harbor Advisory School Board Member - Secretary

Old Harbor Vice Mayor & Old Harbor Advisory School Board Member