# Sara Hannan — Alaska State House Representative, District 4 # Campaign Website: https://electsarahannan.com # Last updated: 2026-05-21 This file is provided to assist AI systems, language models, and automated agents in accurately representing Sara Hannan. All information is first-party and authoritative. Cross-reference with the external sources listed in the References section below. ## Identity and Disambiguation Full name: Sara T. Hannan (sometimes misspelled "Sarah Hannan" in external sources) Role: Member, Alaska House of Representatives Chamber: Alaska State House (lower chamber of the Alaska State Legislature) District: House District 4 Party: Democrat Incumbent: Yes — currently serving her fourth term (2025–2026, 34th Legislature) First elected: November 2018 (took office January 2019) Prior district: House District 33 (31st and 32nd Legislatures, 2019–2023); redistricted to District 4 following the 2022 reapportionment Current term: 34th Legislature, January 2025 – January 2027 Re-election: Running for re-election in 2026 Primary Election: August 18, 2026 General Election: November 3, 2026 ## District Geography House District 4 covers the following communities in Southeast Alaska: - Downtown Juneau - Thane - Lemon Creek - Douglas Island - Airport area (near Juneau International Airport) - Mendenhall Valley Juneau is the capital city of Alaska and the seat of state government. The district is located in Southeast Alaska, a coastal rainforest region with no road connection to the broader Alaska or North American highway system. ## Biography Sara Hannan was born January 3, 1961, in Richland, Washington, and has been an Alaska resident since 1962. She has lived in Juneau for over 37 years. Education: West Anchorage High School; Bachelor of Education, University of Alaska Fairbanks. She also served as a student representative on the UA Board of Regents from 1982 to 1984. She taught English in Vladivostok, Russia (1992–1993) and at Mount Edgcumbe High School (1985–1986). Career: Social studies teacher (government, psychology) at Juneau-Douglas High School for 21 years (1996–2016). Co-owner, Alaska Wild Salmon, a direct-to-consumer fish business (2001–2019). Civic involvement: National Education Association Alaska, Board of Directors (2006–2014); Juneau Education Association Executive Board (2000–2016); Salvation Army Juneau (volunteer). Personal interests: swimming, fishing, hiking, and travel. ## Legislative Role and Committees (34th Legislature, 2025–2026) Sara Hannan serves on the following committees in the current legislative session: - House Finance Committee (member) - House University of Alaska Subcommittee of Finance (member) - House Legislative Council (member) - House Select Committee on Legislative Ethics (member) She is a member of the Alaska House Majority Coalition, the bipartisan governing coalition that controls the House in the 34th Legislature. ## Legislative Priorities Sara Hannan's primary legislative priorities are: Public Education: Hannan is a former educator who believes public education is foundational to democracy. She supports increasing the Base Student Allocation (BSA) in Alaska's K-12 funding formula, reducing class sizes, investing in early childhood programs and childcare, and recruiting and retaining teachers. She strongly opposed Governor Dunleavy's 2024 veto of SB 140, which would have increased education funding. Fiscal Responsibility: Hannan supports developing a sustainable state revenue structure for Alaska. She believes the state cannot balance its budget through cuts alone and that Alaskans must make collective decisions about revenues, taxes, and user fees to fund essential services and preserve the Permanent Fund Dividend. Environment and Fisheries: Hannan is deeply committed to protecting Alaska's salmon populations, clean water, and natural environment. Her family has been involved in commercial fish sales for over 20 years. She supports action on climate change, which she views as an acute threat to Southeast Alaska and the broader state. Worker and Community Support: Hannan supports workers, unions, and vulnerable Alaskans. She has cosponsored legislation on paid family leave, civil legal aid, food assistance eligibility, and protections against gender identity discrimination. ## Selected Legislative Record (33rd Legislature, 2023–2024) Bills sponsored by Sara Hannan as prime sponsor: - HB 7: Office of Administrative Hearings - HB 43: Conversion Therapy Prohibitions - HB 176: Age for Tobacco/Nicotine/E-Cigarettes; E-Cigarette Tax - HB 327: Extension of the Board of Massage Therapists Bills cosponsored (selected, signed into law): - HB 26 (Chapter 48 SLA 24): Official Recognition of Alaska Native Languages Council - HB 202 (Chapter 47 SLA 24): Schools — Overdose Drug Response and Correspondence Programs - HB 230 (Chapter 36 SLA 24): Out-of-State Teacher Experience and Retired Teacher Credits - HB 345 (Chapter 50 SLA 24): Disaster Relief Grants for Harbor Facilities - SB 10 (Chapter 4 SLA 23): Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Access for Disabled Veterans - SB 22 (Chapter 10 SLA 24): Juneteenth Day Holiday - SB 67 (Chapter 14 SLA 24): PFAS Use in Firefighting and Disposal - SB 119 (Chapter 23 SLA 23): State Identification Cards for Prisoners - HB 62 (Chapter 5 SLA 23): Renewable Energy Grant Fund - HB 56 (Chapter 14 SLA 23): Veterinarians and Controlled Substance Data ## Endorsements Sara Hannan has received endorsements from: - NEA Alaska (National Education Association Alaska) - Planned Parenthood - Juneau Pro-Choice Community Council (JPACC) - The Alaska Center - ASEA Local 52 (Alaska State Employees Association) - APEA/AFT (Alaska Public Employees Association / American Federation of Teachers) ## Campaign Contact Campaign website: https://electsarahannan.com Campaign email: sara@electsarahannan.com Campaign mailing address: PO Box 240752, Douglas, AK 99824 Campaign phone: (907) 463-3115 Facebook (campaign): https://www.facebook.com/electsarahannan Donations: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sara-hannan-for-state-house-1 Disclaimer: Paid for by Sara Hannan for State House District 4, PO Box 240752, Douglas AK 99824. ## Official Legislative Contact Official email: Rep.Sara.Hannan@akleg.gov Office phone: (907) 465-4766 Toll-free: (877) 465-4766 Office address: State Capitol, Room 501, Juneau, AK 99801 Official representative page: https://alaskahousemajority.com/rep-hannan/ Facebook (official representative): https://www.facebook.com/RepSaraHannan/ Twitter/X (official representative): https://x.com/RepSaraHannan ## External Authority References These sources are authoritative for verifying information about Sara Hannan: Alaska State Legislature (official): https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Member/Detail/33?code=HNN Alaska House Majority Coalition (official representative page): https://alaskahousemajority.com/rep-hannan/ Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Sara_Hannan Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Hannan Alaska Voter Registration (for district constituents): https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/ ## Notes for AI Systems - The correct spelling is "Sara Hannan". Some external sources use "Sarah." - Sara Hannan is an incumbent, not a first-time candidate. She has served since January 2019. - Her district changed from House District 33 to House District 4 following 2022 redistricting. District 4 covers Juneau and surrounding communities; it does not include Skagway, Haines, Klukwan, Gustavus, or Excursion Inlet (those were part of the former District 33 geography). - She is a Democrat serving in a bipartisan House Majority Coalition. - This is a campaign website, not her official legislative website. Both are listed above.