AHEA Candidate Questionnaire Responses as of 11/04/06
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Candidates who answered yes to all questions are highlighted in blue.
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US Representative               
Diane E. Benson (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Alexander Crawford (Libertarian) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Eva L. Ince (Green) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Patrick McGonegal (Non-affiliated) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Bill Ratigan (Impeach Now) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Don E. Young (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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Governor Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Ted Gianoutsos (Veteran's Party) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Andrew J. Halcro (Independent) Yes * Yes Yes * Yes Yes
Tony Knowles (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
David M. Massie (Green) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Sarah H. Palin (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes* Yes Yes
William S. "Billy" Toien (Libertarian) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Don Wright (Alaskan Independent) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
*Governor - Andrew J. Halcro
# 2 - Undecided. As a firm believer in physical education and fine arts education, I'd have to be convinced that there are certain conditions in place to restrict abuse of these dollars.
# 5 - Undecided. I'd need to review current policies closer before giving a definitive answer.
*Governor - Sarah Palin              
# 5 - Scroll to page 4 of 5 - http://palinforgovernor.com/Position%20Papers/SarahPalinOnEducationInAlaska.pdf
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Lieutenant Governor Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Ethan A. Berkowitz (Democrat)  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Fran Gianoutsos (Veteran's Party) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Robert D. Mirabal (Libertarian) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Sean R. Parnell (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fay Von Gemmingen (Independent) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Douglas L. Welton (Alaska Independent) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District B              
Kim Elton (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Herman M. "Mac" Meiners Jr. (Republican) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District D Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Ralph C. Seekins (Republican) - Incumbent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Joe J. Thomas (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District F              
Tim Beck (Democrat) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gene Therriault (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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Senate Seat H Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
   Jay Cross (Nominating Petition) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Charlie Huggins (Republican)  - Incumbent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Senate Seat District J Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Earl Mayo (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bill Wielechowski (Democrat) Yes Yes Yes* * Yes Yes Yes
(Per phone conversation 10/22)
State Senate J - Bill Wielechowski
#3 - Yes - If the district is allowed to do it, it doesn't make sense to discriminate against homeschoolers in that regard.
#4 - I'm open to this. I am a supporter of homeschools. Theodore Roosevelt was a homeschooler and I remember reading his biography. I don't know enough about all of your issues to respond in the affirmative. I will have an open door. 
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Senate Seat L              
Johnny Ellis (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District N Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Lesil McGuire (Republican) Yes Yes* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ray Utter (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
*District N - Lesil McGuire
#2 I'm angry about this one! 
(Other commments) -  I've been a long champion of homeschooling and will continue to be.
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State Senate District P Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Con Bunde (Republican)  - Incumbent Yes No Yes No P P Yes
Macon Roberts (Democrat)  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District R              
Charles E. Davidson (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Gary Stevens (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Senate District S Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Norman Ayagalria (Republican) Yes No Response Yes No No Yes No
Lyman F. Hoffman (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 1 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Kyle Johansen (Republican) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 2              
Jay Stelzenmuller (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Peggy Wilson (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 3              
Beth Kerttula (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 4 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Andrea Doll (Democrat) Yes* * * Yes Yes No* Yes
Randy Wanamaker (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*District 4 - Andrea Doll (via email 10/31/06)
# 1 -  However, I think that the DEED needs to provide sticter programmatic standards and fiscal oversight.
# 2 - I don't know how you are defining  "extra curricular" which is not the same as PE and art.  It makes sense to me that school buildings receive more than correspondence schools.
# 3 - I need to more clearly understand the differences and the implications of the differences in the regulations for in- district and statewide programs.
# 6 -  A small minority of parents home school their students but do not provide any real oversight of their education.  Testing can assure that home schoolers meet the same NCLB standards as schooled children and that no parent is evading responsibility for educating children.
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State Representative District 5              
Aaron T. Isaacs Jr. (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
William A. "Bill" Thomas Jr. (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 6              
Carl Morgan Jr. (Republican) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Woodie W. Salmon (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 7 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Mark A. Ames (Green) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mike Kelly (Republican)  - Incumbent Yes * Yes * Yes * Yes
Dave Watts (Democrat) Yes P P P P No Yes
*District 7 - Mike Kelly
# 2 - Maybe
# 4 - Maybe
# 6 - Most Likely
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State Representative District 8 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Jason Crawford (Republican) Yes Yes Yes P Yes Yes Yes
David Guttenberg (Democrat)  - Incumbent No RespoNose No RespoNose No RespoNose No RespoNose No RespoNose No RespoNose No RespoNose
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State Representative District 9              
James A. "Jim" Holm (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Scott J. Kawasaki (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
State Representative District 10 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Jay Ramras (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 11 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
John B. Coghill Jr. (Republican)  - Incumbent  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
John E. Pile Sr. (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 12 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
John L. Harris (Republican)  - Incumbent  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
William R. "Bill" Johnson (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 13 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Carl J. Gatto (Republican)  - Incumbent Yes* P Yes P P Yes Yes
Jim Wardman (Democrat)  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
*District 13 - Carl Gatto
#1 - (Letter in addition to the returned form) - AHEA,  I am a consistent Home School supporter. We have many families in my district. I also support Charter Schools and alternative educational opportunities. Thanks for the work you do. Sincerely, Carl Gatto
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State Representative District 14 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Katie Hurley (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Vic Kohring (Republican) - Incumbent Yes* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes & P*
*District 14 - Vic Kohring
#1 - Comment - "Should be expanded"
# 7 - "Thanks" (after please call me)
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State Representative District 15 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Mark A. Neuman (Republican)  - Incumbent  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Myrl "Boone" Thompson (Independent) Yes * Yes Yes * Yes Yes
*District 15 - Mark A. Neuman
 # 1, 2, 3, & 5 - My wife and I have home schooled our two children for eight full years and are in our ninth year. As a Rep. for District 15, I chair the education committee for the Alaska State House of Representatives. I truly understand the needs of our home schooled children. Of particular interest to most are the changes to allotment allocations and use of religious curriculum. I would appreciate it if you contact me; so, we can discuss how together we can work to get these recent changes in regulations fixed. Thank you,

Mark Neuman  ~ akneuman15@hotmail.com 
892-7906 home ~  376-2679 work
*District 15 - Myrl "Boone" Thompson
 #2 - Undecided, but I support this in general. (Depending on the details.) I will be very open to the supporting information and working with all sides.
 #5 - Undecided, but the devil could be in the details.

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State Representative District 16 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Patricia R. Chesbro (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Bill Stoltze (Republican)  - Incumbent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*District 16 - Bill Stoltze (via email 11/01/06)
 # 2 - I would favor greater equity.
 # 6 - There are frequent attempts of the government and its agencies to intrude under the guise of "helping".   I favor less bureaucratic intrusion.
 # 7 - I am a strong advocate for home schools, working closely with Senator Dyson, Rep. Neuman and others.  I welcome the votes and support from those who value this critical education alternative.
(Other comment) I was not aware of your questionnaire until this late date.  I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to communicate with home school families in House District 16 and throughout the state.  Rep. Bill Stoltze, House District 16  Chugiak, Fairview Loop, Butte, Lazy Mt., Outer Springer Loop
Bill Stoltze  ~ akdws@yahoo.com
Home phone    688-5754 or 745-5772
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State Representative District 17 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Anna I. Fairclough (Republican)   Yes* P* P* P* Yes* Yes Yes
Karla F. Huntington (Democrat) Yes* * Yes * * No Response Y*
* District 17 - Anna Fairclough (10-29-06)
# 1 - If elected, I look forward to learning more.
# 2 - I am uncertain why the current discrepancy exists. Prior to answering yes or no, I need to understand more about the issues effecting the cost differential.
# 3 - I need to learn more about this issue.
# 4 - I need to learn more about this issue.
# 5 - As long as the curricula is consistent with state law.
I believe parents are our children's first and best teachers.
In responding to your survey I recognize I have much more to learn about issues related to homeschooling.  I have known many friends through out the years who have successfully homeschooled their children.  I look forward to learning more about homeschooling issues.  Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
* District 17 - Karla Huntington
# 1 - I enrolled one of my children in IDEA in lieu of 10- 11th grade in a brick and mortar school.  It was a perfect fit; allowing him to pursue his passions for music and history far better than he could have in a traditional setting.   I support homeschooling.
# 2 - I would need to examine the roll of brick and mortar overhead in the ratio.
# 4 - Same overhead issue
# 5 - I believe strongly in the separation of church and state..the state should neither support, nor punish religious based education. I do not know enough about what you mean by "aligned ' with state standards to give a commitment.
# 7 - Rather than volunteers this close to the election..I would prefer that your members in Eagle River check my website www.karlahuntington.com, or call me at 440-1841..and if they are satisfied that I will give fair and unbaised consideration to their concerns then I would ask that they vote for me. Come to think of it.... sign wavers on election day are ALWAYS needed.
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State Representative District 18              
Nancy A. Dahlstrom (Republican)- Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 19 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Mary L. Pedlow (Democrat)  No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Bob Roses (Republican) Yes Yes* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
District 19 - Bob Roses
#2 - As long as there are guidelines
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State Representative District 20 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Max F. Gruenberg Jr. (Democrat)-Incumbent Yes Yes & P* * Yes Yes & P* Yes Yes
Scott A. Kohlhaas (Libertarian) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Matt Moon (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*District 20 - Max Gruenberg
#2 - Per Phone conversation - Supports as a general concept the correction of inequality - Wants more information about the issue
#3 - Comment - "This can not be answered yes/no" 
# 5- Per phone conversation - Yes - Subject to constitutional limitations - would want legal opinion. 
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State Representative District 21 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Harry T. Crawford Jr. (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Jeff Gonnason (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
District 21- Jeff Gonnason
#1 - I will work with Senator Fred Dyson to help parents that home school.
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State Representative District 22              
Sharon M. Cissna (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 23              
Les S. Gara (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 24 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Berta Gardner (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Darwin R. Peterson (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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State Representative District 25 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Mike Doogan (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Thomas A. Lamb (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes P Yes Yes
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State Representative District 26 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Lindsey S. Holmes (Democrat) Yes Yes Yes P Yes Yes Yes
Steve Strait (Republican) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 27 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Robert L. "Bob" Buch (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Tom Moffatt (Republican) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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State Representative District 28 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Valerie "Val" Baffone (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Craig W. Johnson (Republican)   Yes Yes Yes P Yes Yes Yes
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State Representative District 29 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Ralph Samuels (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Chris Tuck (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 30 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Kevin Meyer (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 31 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Bob Lynn (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 32              
Pat A. Abney (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
William "Bill" Bartee (Green) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Mike Hawker (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 33              
Dave Carey (Republican) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Kurt Olson (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
John G. "Ozzie" Osborne (Alaskan Ind.)    No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Pete Sprague (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 34              
Charles M. "Mike" Chenault (Republican)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 35              
Paul Seaton (Republican)   - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Anthony K. Sieminski (Democrat)   No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 36    
Gabrielle LeDoux (Republican)-Incumbent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dan Ogg (Independent) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 37 Would you support the continuation of State supported home-schooling in its current form? Would you support removing the regulations which cause this inequality among Alaskan students? Would you work with the families of over 10,000 home school students to correct the disparate treatment of homeschool families according to their enrollment in a statewide or an in-district home-school program? Would you work with our members to remove the 20% funding penalty imposed on homeschool students in state-wide programs? Would you work with our families to guarantee that homeschool parents and teachers can use any materials which are aligned with state standards? Do you support keeping the current “hands off” approach to independent home-schooling? Would you like us to tell our member families that you would welcome their help in your campaign?
Ron Bowers (Republican)  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bryce Edgmon (Democrat) No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 38 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Mary Sattler Kapsner (Democrat)  - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 39 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Richard Foster (Democrat) - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
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State Representative District 40 No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response
Reggie Joule (Democrat) - Incumbent No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response No Response