Member-owners of Alaska’s electrical cooperatives have the opportunity to choose their energy futures by voting. This page will feature news of the Spring 2025 utility board elections for the Railbelt co-ops. Stay tuned for candidate questionnaires, election results, and other news.
Links to information about previous years’ elections can be found at the bottom of the page.
2025 Railbelt elections at a glance
MEA Elections
Members in the Matanuska District reelected Director Mark Masteller to a new four-year term.
Arthur Keyes, who ran unopposed, won reelection to his At-Large seat for a four-year term.
In 2026, MEA members will elect a director representing the Eagle River District and on At-Large director.
Vote totals can be found on the MEA Election and Annual Meeting page.
HEA Elections
In District 1, Wayne Ogle won reelection.
In District 2, Dan Furlong won reelection,
In District 3, Erin McKittrick won reelection.
In 2026, members will elect one director for each district.
2025 Railbelt elections at a glance
CEA Elections
CEA members will elect one director in 2025.
There are three candidates: Katherine Jernstrom, Bernie Smith, and Aaric St Michel—a fourth candidate advanced by the Nominating Committee withdrew.
Voting began on April 30 and runs through the CEA Annual Meeting on May 30. More election information can be found on the CEA 2025 Election page.
GVEA Elections
Elections were scheduled for Districts 5 and 6.
There was only one candidate, Bradley Swope, in District 5. At its March meeting, the GVEA Board exercised its power to cancel one-candidate elections and named Swope to the District 5 seat, effective June 24.
In District 6, incumbent Fred Sheen will face John Sloan,
Voting will open on May 9 and run through June 10.
More information can be found on the GVEA 2025 Election page.