Biography
Brent Johnson is a nonpartisan candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives, District 6, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A commercial fisherman and business owner, he has served on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and Planning Commission.[1][3]
Brent Johnson attended Ninilchik School and lists his profession as business owner.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he is a commercial fisherman who was born in Seldovia and has lived in District 6 his whole life.[3] He said he has served on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission for 15 years, the Borough Assembly for 12 years, the Board of Equalization for 10 years and the Kenai Peninsula College Council for 3 years.[3]
Johnson listed his key messages as increased public school funding, rebuilding fisheries through science and research, including gear changes in the Cook Inlet east side setnet fishery, and putting defined options for calculating the Permanent Fund Dividend before voters in advisory votes.[3] He said he supports limits on campaign contributions and open primaries.[3]
- 1.Brent Johnson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Brent Johnson, Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Alaska House District 6
Brent Johnson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Alaska House District 6 as IND. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.