ENDORSEMENTS
Carmela Warfield is extremely thankful to the many friends and Republicans across our great state who have encouraged her to seek re-election and continue serving as Chair of the Alaska Republican Party. She is grateful for the strong support from Republicans across Alaska who share her commitment to strengthening our Party and building on the progress we have made together.
Carmela Warfield is humbled to have earned the support of many Republicans around our great state, and wonderful organizations: Governor Mike Dunleavy (R-AK), Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), AK GOP National Committeewoman Cynthia Henry, AK GOP National Committeeman Brian Hove, MatSu Republican Women’s Club, Anchorage Republican Women’s Club, Retired U.S. Navy Seal and Former Member of the Alaska State House Laddie Shaw.
GOVERNOR MIKE DUNLEAVY (R-ALASKA)
“Carmela understands what it means to put Alaska First. She has been a strong advocate for responsible resource development, growing Alaska’s economy, protecting our jobs, and ensuring that Alaska’s voice is heard loud and clear in national politics.
She brings energy, toughness, and relentless drive to the job every single day. Carmela doesn’t just talk about winning, she organizes, mobilizes, and delivers results. Under her leadership, the Alaska Republican Party has become stronger, more unified, and focused on fighting for Alaska’s future.
Carmela understands the stakes. She stands for conservative values, American energy, and an Alaska First vision that puts our workers, families, and communities ahead of outside interests.
I strongly support Carmela’s re-election as Chairman of the Alaska Republican Party.”
CONGRESSMAN NICK BEGICH (R-ALASKA)
“Carmela Warfield is battle-tested; someone who has delivered steady leadership through tough challenges. Carmela has proven to drive results through hard work, professionalism, and a passion for service. Alaska Republicans have been fortunate to have her leadership as Chair, uniting our team around a common purpose while also remaining focused on our grassroots efforts. With Carmela at the helm, we will rally behind core Alaskan values, defend our freedoms, and continue putting America first, ensuring conservative principles prevail in the Last Frontier, to the benefit Alaskans today and for generations yet to come.”
U.S. SENATOR DAN SULLIVAN (R-ALASKA)
“I want to thank Carmela Warfield for her incredibly hard and effective work during her first term as Chair of the Alaska Republican Party. She has focused so much of her time and energy on bringing all elements of our party together in order to be ready for the coming fight against outside progressives and the National Democrats. These groups, as always, want to turn our great state into a National Park and kill thousands of jobs. Carmela has been focused on defeating them in every upcoming race we have in November. For all of these reasons, I am honored to endorse Carmela for another term as Chair of the ARP and look forward to working with her and the entire party to make sure we have Republican victories up and down the ballot throughout Alaska in November.”
ALASKA REPUBLICAN PARTY NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMAN CYNTHIA HENRY
“I am delighted that Carmela is seeking another term as Chair of the Alaska Republican Party. Under her leadership, the Party has made significant strides and built a stronger, more unified foundation across the state. She represents Alaska with distinction at the RNC, where she is both highly respected and influential. Carmela’s commitment to our Party is unparalleled. She works tirelessly to support candidates at every level, and her energy and enthusiasm motivate others to step up, get involved, and advance our shared principles. Her steady leadership and unwavering dedication make her the right person to continue guiding our Party forward.”
ALASKA REPUBLICAN PARTY NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN BRIAN HOVE
"One might say the foundation of an effective political movement rests on three pillars – time, money and passion. While time and money are limited, the Alaska Republican Party is blessed with countless volunteers exhibiting unlimited passion. Carmela Warfield exemplifies this spirit.
The responsibility shouldered by the ARP volunteer chair is, effectively, a full-time job. This is a mission for which Carmela clearly demonstrates 100% commitment. Her daily presence in the ARP office as well as her statewide travel in support of Republican causes and events is, by my recollection, unprecedented.
The time and energy Carmela invests is clearly outstanding. But, of course, that’s not enough. It’s well understood that political success requires financial support. As such, the ARP is well positioned entering the 2026 elections thanks, in large part, to Carmela’s efforts as party chair.
One day our party will have a new chair. This individual will, indeed, have a high mark to meet in terms of matching the volunteer hours, personal financial outlay and limitless passion Carmela has contributed toward advancing Alaska Republican Party principles, values, candidates and causes.
I am pleased to support Carmela Warfield’s bid for a second term as our party chair. She has certainly earned it."
MATSU REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB
“In her nearly 2-year tenure, Carmela has proven to be more effective, engaged, and available than we ever thought possible. She "hit the ground running," and has not let up in her efforts since. She continues to show up to do the work and from all accounts, "showing up early and leaving late," growing a stronger and more resilient party, with increases in fund raising, increased coordination of volunteer efforts for candidates and GOTV, increased training, access to resources, negotiations with candidates, providing timely information through social media and email, coordination with the national committee, overseeing and arranging for State Central Committee meetings, and a whole array of other duties, all as a volunteer…The Matsu Republican Women's Club, est. 1947 is honored to endorse Carmela Warfield for re-election to Alaska Republican Party Chairman.”View Endorsement Letter
ANCHORAGE REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB
“Carmela is an “in the trenches” leader—someone who leads by example and never hesitates to do the work alongside volunteers. She has a genuine ability to inspire others to get involved, energizing grassroots efforts across the state. Her consistent presence matters; she makes it a priority to attend our events and connect directly with members…As we approach critical elections, continuity in leadership is not optional—it is essential. With the gubernatorial race, U.S. House and Senate contests, all State House seats, and half of the State Senate seats on the ballot, the stakes are high. Alaska is poised to lead the nation in energy security, and the future of our state depends on strong, decisive leadership. We must have a proven leader at the helm to keep Alaska growing, secure, and strong.”View Endorsement Letter
LADDIE SHAW, RETIRED U.S. NAVY SEAL & FORMER MEMBER AK STATE HOUSE
“Carmela Warfield brought a new level of leadership to the Alaska GOP, guiding the Party to a stronger focus on unity and Alaska’s future. When she was elected to lead the party, she did so with a heartfelt commitment to her State and her community, focused on putting “Alaska First” and defending the core Conservative values we hold dear. Her leadership and character are above reproach and deeply connected—so much so that one often defines the quality of the other.
Carmela’s leadership qualities are not just about making decisions or achieving results. The direction she provides is about responsibility to the position—toward people, values, and long-term impact. This is where her character comes into play. She has the skills to lead, and the character to shape judgments, build trust, and ensure consistency among the party faithful.
One important aspect of her character in leading the party faithful is integrity. She does what is right even when it is difficult or unpopular and doesn’t shift her values based on convenience or the “headline” of the day. This consistency creates trust, and trust is the foundation of her leadership qualities.
Leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by influence and example. Carmela’s professionalism is what ensures that her influence is positive and lasting. She is a leader who doesn’t just achieve goals, but leaves behind trust, growth, and a standard others want to follow. I am honored to endorse Carmela in her re-election as Alaska’s GOP Chair and her continuing focus on behalf of Alaska’s freedom and success.”