Heather
McElwain
Wasilla Libertarian write-in candidate challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat in 2026
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Background
Heather McElwain is a Wasilla, Alaska resident running as a certified write-in Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in Alaska's November 3, 2026 general election. She grew up in Eagle River, attended Chugiak High School, earned a GED through Nine Star, and received a Travel and Tourism diploma from Career Academy Trade School. 12
Her Alaska candidate filing lists her occupation as "Stay at home Mother / Domestic Engineer," and her campaign biography notes community outreach through the North Lakes Community Council, including salmon deliveries, firewood centers, and emergency supplies. No prior elected office is identified in the candidate filing or campaign biography. 12
McElwain began the 2026 election cycle as a Republican before changing her party affiliation to Libertarian; she is certified as a write-in candidate for the general election by the Alaska Division of Elections. The incumbent senator she seeks to challenge is Republican Dan Sullivan. 23
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Alaska
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Stay-at-home mother (candidate for U.S. Senate, Alaska)
- Website
- mcelwainforalaska.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsMcElwain campaign website updated identifying her as a Libertarian write-in Senate candidate
The campaign website was updated October 8, identifying McElwain as a Libertarian write-in candidate for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat. The site urges voters to write in her name and fill the oval, states she would serve one term only, and includes pledges not to trade stocks in office or take direction from outside lobbies. These are campaign statements, not independently verified facts.
About - Heather McElwain for U.S. Senate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcElwain states she will donate first two years of Senate salary to Alaska veterans
In a STARRS survey on reasons for seeking office (updated October 11), McElwain pledged to donate the first two years of her Senate salary to veterans in need in Alaska and said she was accepting no money during the primary. These are her stated intentions, not independently verified.
Candidate Survey 2026: Why do you want to serve in the office for which you are running? | STARRS · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcElwain supports charges and restitution for those who forced COVID-19 vaccination
In a STARRS survey on DEI and vaccine policy (updated October 11), McElwain supported codifying executive orders on DEI and vaccine policy, and called for charges against those who forced vaccination and restitution for victims. These are her stated policy positions.
Candidate Survey 2026: Support codifying into law EO and DOW ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcElwain answers STARRS survey opposing sanctuary states and cities
In a STARRS candidate survey (updated September 26), McElwain answered 'Yes' to opposing sanctuary states and cities. She also recounted a personal account about Haitian refugees in Alaska in 2009–10 and alleged theft at her family home; this is her unverified account in a survey response.
Candidate Survey 2026: Do you oppose sanctuary states and cities? | STARRS · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMcElwain answers STARRS survey opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a STARRS candidate survey (updated October 7), McElwain said 'Yes' to opposing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, stating she was not comfortable with a vaccine that lacked standard testing.
Candidate Survey 2026: Did you oppose the COVID 19 vaccine mandate? | STARRS · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record S6AK00292(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] About - Heather McElwain for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [2] Candidate Survey 2026: Did you oppose the COVID 19 vaccine mandate? | STARRS(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [3] Candidate Survey 2026: Do you oppose sanctuary states and cities? | STARRS(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [4] Candidate Survey 2026: Support codifying into law EO and DOW ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [5] Candidate Survey 2026: Why do you want to serve in the office for which you are running? | STARRS(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [6] The views expressed in this statement are from the candidate and not endorsed by the Division of Elections. The text of this(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [7] Position Sought: United States Senator Name and Heather ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [8] Heather McElwain — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)