Evelynn Trefon Alaska House · District 37

For Alaska State House · District 37

A voice from rural Alaska—for rural Alaska.

Evelynn Trefon knows that decisions made in Juneau reach every classroom, airstrip, grocery shelf, and fishing ground back home.

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Campaign calendar

Upcoming events and community visits.

Meet Evelynn, hear directly from the candidates, and follow the campaign across District 37.

Tonight Sept. 29 6–8:30 p.m.

Live in Dillingham and online

State House and Senate Candidate Forum

Dillingham High School Gym · 565 Seward Street

Hear directly from the candidates for Alaska House District 37 and Senate District S about why they are running and where they stand on issues important to the region. Attend in person, watch online, or tune in on KUCB or KYUK Radio.

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Forum and election information Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit

Presented by United Tribes of Bristol Bay and the Bristol Bay Votes Coalition during the first evening of the Bristol Bay Sustainability Summit.

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Dillingham and Aleknagik

Evelynn will be door knocking, meeting neighbors, and visiting communities.

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Fairbanks and the Alaska Food Festival & Conference

Fairbanks

Evelynn will be in Fairbanks meeting with Alaskans and attending the statewide Alaska Food Festival & Conference, held Oct. 15–18 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center.

Food security affects all of Alaska. Evelynn has partnered with organizations to bring food-growing knowledge to villages throughout the Lake Iliamna region. In 2014, she started her own small business to help neighbors gain access to fresh fruits and vegetables at the most affordable prices possible. Working together through gardening, harvesting, and processing wild and homegrown foods will strengthen food security across the region.

Conference details

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Anchorage and the AFN Annual Convention

Anchorage

Evelynn will be in Anchorage connecting with Alaska Native leaders and communities during AFN week. The 2026 Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention runs Oct. 22–24.

AFN Convention details

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Unalaska community visit

Evelynn will be on the island for her second visit to Unalaska. She will make it a priority to meet with community members and leaders.

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Dillingham community visit

Evelynn will be visiting Dillingham and meeting with community members and leaders.

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Back home in Newhalen

Evelynn will return to Newhalen for the final days of the campaign through Election Day.

Watch the conversations

Hear directly from Evelynn and the candidates.

Catch up on three important conversations about the future of House District 37 and the Bristol Bay region.

United Tribes of Bristol BayHouse District 37 Candidate Meet & GreetWatch the Zoom recording Bristol Bay Votes CoalitionState House and Senate Candidate ForumWatch on YouTube Candidate debateHouse District 37 DebateWatch on YouTube
Meet Evelynn

Leadership rooted in Newhalen and Iliamna.

Evelynn lives in Newhalen and has spent more than twelve years working as a school secretary. She has seen firsthand how state decisions shape everyday life for rural families.

Her service reaches across education, local government, food security, utilities, and animal welfare. She believes the best solutions begin by listening to the people who live here.

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Experience that matters.

Education

Newhalen School Advisory Committee

Local leadership

Newhalen City Council member and vice mayor

Food security

Alaska Farmers Market Association board member

Utilities

INN Electric Cooperative board service

Community growing

Newhalen Community Garden coordinator

Animal welfare

Pet rehoming and animal welfare advocate

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Evelynn standing in front of a Home of the Malamutes mural
Evelynn campaigning alongside community supporters

The work ahead

Built around what rural families need.

Strong public schools

Responsibly fund public education, support the Alaska Reads Act, and make sure students can count on meals, supplies, and the basics they need to learn.

Reliable rural infrastructure

Improve rural airports and aging infrastructure so communities stay connected and essential services remain dependable. Work toward increased funding for renewable energy projects and alleviate rural Alaska’s dependence on diesel.

Affordability and the PFD

Fight rising freight, fuel, and grocery costs while supporting the strongest Permanent Fund Dividend Alaska can responsibly afford.

Fish first

Protect the fisheries that feed families, sustain cultures, and power the regional economy. A strong export industry helps keep the overall cost of imported goods lower, and our fisheries must be protected for future generations. Evelynn opposes the Pebble Project.

Ground beef priced at 34 dollars and 39 cents in a rural Alaska store
Packages of ground meat shipped to rural Alaska

The rural price tag of reality

A grocery bill should not force impossible choices.

When nearly every item travels by air or water, families pay the price in freight before food ever reaches the shelf. Evelynn will bring lived experience to the fight for food security, local agriculture, and lower everyday costs—and eliminate the backlog of SNAP applications.

“Our children should not go hungry.”

Community voices

Hear from Evelynn and the people standing with her.

Listen to Evelynn’s message, then hear directly from neighbors who believe she will show up, listen, and work hard for rural Alaska.

In her own words

A message from Evelynn.

Hear directly from Evelynn about her campaign and the future she wants to build alongside District 37 communities.

Why neighbors are supporting Evelynn

Why I’m supporting Evelynn

A voice from the harbor

Working together for District 37

Standing with Evelynn

Tom Begich with Evelynn Trefon

Endorsed by Tom Begich

“Evelynn will be a strong voice for Bristol Bay and Southwest Alaska in Juneau—she has my full support.”

In the news

Hear more from Evelynn.

Listen to Evelynn’s conversations with KUCB about her background, her priorities, and the issues facing communities across House District 37.

KUCB interview

Newhalen school secretary campaigns for state House seat covering Unalaska

Evelynn speaks with Sofia Stuart-Rasi about her background and two issues important to Unalaskans: education and transportation.

Listen · 9:47 Open at KUCB
KUCB interview

Newhalen state House candidate visits Unalaska on campaign stop

During her Unalaska visit, Evelynn joins Katie Reuther to discuss transportation, energy costs, housing affordability, and trawling.

Listen · 8:44 Open at KUCB

House District 37

Many communities. One powerful rural voice.

District 37 reaches across the Nushagak region, Upper Kuskokwim, Cook Inlet villages, Lake Iliamna, and Bristol Bay. Evelynn is running to bring those communities’ priorities to Juneau.

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Make your voice heard

Vote in the 2026 General Election.

Oct04

Voter registration deadline

Oct19

Early and absentee in-person voting begins at participating locations

Oct24

Deadline to request an absentee by-mail ballot

Nov03

Election Day · polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Voting locations and schedules vary by community. Confirm current details with the Alaska Division of Elections .

Get in touch, stay in touch

Evelynn wants to hear from you.

Share what matters in your family and your community. This form sends your message directly to Evelynn’s campaign email.