Port Alexander, AK is a small town located on the southern tip of Baranof Island in Alaska. It is home to around one hundred and fifty people and has a relaxed atmosphere. Politically, the townsfolk are active in local politics, with many participating in the various local organizations and holding positions of influence within them. There have been no local political candidates for 99836 Port Alexander, AK since 2012; however, residents are passionate about their opinions and take part in public forums to advocate for change. The town prides itself on being an inclusive place where everyone’s voice is heard; this applies to all aspects of life including political decisions. Residents work together towards shared goals and focus on creating supportive communities that celebrate diversity and opportunity. It is common for locals to engage in lively debates about issues that affect the community, such as taxation, conservation efforts and economic development. Ultimately, Port Alexander residents strive to ensure their town maintains its unique character by remaining independent while supporting those who call it home.
The political climate in Zip 99836 (Port Alexander, AK) is leaning liberal.
Sitka City and Borough County, AK is leaning liberal. In Sitka City and Borough County, AK 49.4% of the people voted Democrat in the last presidential election, 47.0% voted for the Republican Party, and the remaining 3.6% voted Independent.
In the last Presidential election, Sitka City and Borough remained narrowly Democratic, 49.4% to 47.0%.
Sitka City and Borough voted Democratic in 2020. 2016, 2012 and 2000, and Republican in 2008 and 2004.
The BestPlaces liberal/conservative index
Zip 99836 (Port Alexander, AK) is leaning liberal.
Port Alexander, Alaska is leaning liberal.
Sitka City and Borough County, Alaska is leaning liberal.
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Alaska is somewhat conservative.
The BestPlaces liberal/conservative index is based on recent voting in national elections, federal campaign contributions by local residents, and consumer personality profiles.
VoteWord™
Displaying 20 years of Presidential voting, visualized in one word.
Port Alexander, Alaska: D R r D d d
How It Works:
Here at BestPlaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results of each election as one letter. R if the Republican Party candidate won, D for the Democrat and I for the Independent. The six elections (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) would be expressed as six-letter word (R R D R R).
Then we went a little further and added the dimension of magnitude. If the difference of victory was greater than 10 percent, the letter is upper case, and lower case if the difference was less than 10 percent. This allows us to see interesting voting patterns at just a glance.
Here's the VoteWord for Iowa d r d d r. In the last six elections the state has been closely contested, voting narrowly for the Republican Party candidate in 2016 and 2020 after voting for the Democratic Party in 2008 and 2012. Virginia (r r d d d D) has voted for the Democratic Party in the last three elections.
Individual Campaign Contributions in zip 99836 (Port Alexander)
In the last 4 years (2018-2021), there were 115 contributions totaling $8,095 to the Democratic Party and liberal campaigns, averaging $70 per contribution.
In the last 4 years, there were 0 contributions totaling $0 to the Republican Party and conservative campaigns, averaging $0 per contribution.
(source: Federal Election Commission)