The newly formed Alaska House Republican Caucus, 19 members strong, is united and ready to serve the people of Alaska. With a motivated and committed team, the Caucus is determined to bring effective leadership and responsible governance to the 34th Legislative Session.
Representative Elect Mia Costello of Anchorage has been selected to serve as Minority Leader, with Outgoing Speaker of the House, Representative Cathy Tilton of the Mat-Su Valley, assuming the role of Minority Whip.
Finance Committee members will be Representatives Will Stapp (Fairbanks), Frank Tomaszewski (Fairbanks), Jamie Allard (Eagle River), DeLena Johnson (Palmer) and Rep. Elect Jeremy Bynum (Ketchikan).
In accepting the leadership position, Rep. Elect Costello remarked: “I am honored to lead this dedicated group of legislators as we represent the interests and values of Alaskans. I deeply appreciate the confidence my colleagues have placed in me and pledge to guide our efforts with focus, integrity, and resolve.”
Standing for Alaskan Priorities
The Alaska House Republican Caucus is guided by principles that resonate with Alaskans statewide:
•Delivering affordable, reliable Alaska-sourced energy to secure a stable future.
•Ensuring accountability in education with stable funding, school choice, and measurable outcomes for families.
•Advocating for responsible budgets that protect the Permanent Fund Dividend and safeguard Alaska’s economic future.
Other Committee Assignments as of December 7th
Resources – Representatives Sadler, Rauscher, Coulombe and Rep-Elect Elam
Judiciary – Representatives Vance, Rep-Elects Costello, and Underwood
Labor & Commerce – Representatives Sadler, Coulombe, and Rep-Elect Nelson
Education – Rep-Elects Underwood, Schwanke, and Elam
Health & Social Services – Representatives Prax, Coulombe, and Rep-Elect Schwanke
State Affairs – Representatives Vance, McCabe, and Rep-Elect Moore
Transportation – Representatives McCabe, Tilton, and Rep-Elect Moore
Community and Regional Affairs – Representatives Prax and Ruffridge
Energy – Representatives Tilton, Rauscher and Rep-Elect Costello
Fisheries – Representatives McCabe, Vance, and Rep-Elect Elam
Military & Veteran Affairs – Representatives Saddler, Rauscher, and Rep-Elect Nelson
Tribal Affairs – Rep. Elect Schwanke
