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James C. “Jim” McDermott

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U.S. House

2026 Alaska U.S. House — General Election · November 3, 2026

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This candidate appears on Alaska’s certified November 3, 2026 general-election list and reviewed official sample ballots. Candidate statements remain attributed to their sources.

Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

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2026 Alaska U.S. House — General Election on November 3, 2026
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2026 General Election

November 3, 2026

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE

McDermott, James C. “Jim” (Registered Libertarian) (Certified) 123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 978-2317 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irishjim/ Candidate Statement Official Candidate Statement Download audio statement

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123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709

(907) 978-2317

[email protected]

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McDermott, James C. “Jim” (Registered Libertarian) (Certified) 123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 978-2317 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irishjim/ Candidate Statement Official Candidate Statement Download audio statement

Campaign address: 123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709

Phone: (907) 978-2317

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irishjim/

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123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709

(907) 978-2317

[email protected]

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2026 General Election

November 3, 2026

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE

McDermott, James C. “Jim” (Registered Libertarian) (Certified) 123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 978-2317 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irishjim/ Candidate Statement Official Candidate Statement Download audio statement

Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 Primary Election certified candidate list

Contest: UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE

Candidate on ballot: McDermott, James C. “Jim”

Party registration: Libertarian

Status: Certified

Campaign address: 123 Chief Evan Dr. Fairbanks, AK 99709

Phone: (907) 978-2317

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.linkedin.com/in/irishjim/

Official candidate statement: https://elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/Mcdermott,%20James%20C_%20USRep_Eng_06.07.26-PWEB.pdf

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Family, writing occupation and Alaska residency

Candidate’s biographical account

AGE: 68 PLACE OF BIRTH: Savannah, Georgia SPOUSE’S NAME: JEM CHILDREN’S NAMES: James, David, Brian OCCUPATION: Writer LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 35 years and six months ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN: Anchorage AK January 1991 until March 2006 Fairbanks AK March 2006 to Present

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AGE: 68 PLACE OF BIRTH: Savannah, Georgia SPOUSE’S NAME: JEM CHILDREN’S NAMES: James, David, Brian OCCUPATION: Writer LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 35 years and six months ALASKAN COMMUNITIES LIVED IN: Anchorage AK January 1991 until March 2006 Fairbanks AK March 2006 to Present

Graduate and undergraduate education

Candidate’s biographical account

EDUCATION: M.S. in Business Organizational Management, Concentration: Information Technology – University of La Verne, California B.S. in Occupational Education, Concentration: Business Administration – Wayland Baptist University, Texas

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EDUCATION: M.S. in Business Organizational Management, Concentration: Information Technology – University of La Verne, California B.S. in Occupational Education, Concentration: Business Administration – Wayland Baptist University, Texas

Air Force service and retirement as a master sergeant

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MILITARY SERVICE: 22 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant.

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MILITARY SERVICE: 22 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant.

Alaska Public Offices Commission service as described in the pamphlet

Candidate’s biographical account

POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS: Election Commissioner with Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC)

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POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS: Election Commissioner with Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC)

Writing, business instruction and other professional work

Candidate’s biographical account

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS: Book Writer (entrepreneur) Jimmy Irish LLC Boots-to-Business (B2B) instructor Veteran Business Outreach Center Business Term & Adjunct Instructor UAF School of Management Director Small Business Development Center Fairbanks College Recruiter & Student Enrollment Advisor, Devry University Warehouse Foreman Anchorage School District

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS: Book Writer (entrepreneur) Jimmy Irish LLC Boots-to-Business (B2B) instructor Veteran Business Outreach Center Business Term & Adjunct Instructor UAF School of Management Director Small Business Development Center Fairbanks College Recruiter & Student Enrollment Advisor, Devry University Warehouse Foreman Anchorage School District

Reported MBTI certification

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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS: Certified MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

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SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIPS: Certified MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)

Writing children’s books

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SPECIAL INTERESTS: Writing Children’s books

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SPECIAL INTERESTS: Writing Children’s books

Admiration for Jesus Christ

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PS: I am an admirer of the greatest Teacher of all time: Jesus Christ

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PS: I am an admirer of the greatest Teacher of all time: Jesus Christ

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Support parents’ involvement in school decisions

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I support our rights as parents to be involved with the directions that are being considered within your children’s schools.

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I support our rights as parents to be involved with the directions that are being considered within your children’s schools.

Support national defense and service members; oppose nation building

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I support the defense of our nation and pro our wonderful men and women in uniform, but I am not a fan of nation building.

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I support the defense of our nation and pro our wonderful men and women in uniform, but I am not a fan of nation building.

Favor smaller government

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I believe that small government works best.

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I believe that small government works best.

Direct at least half of annual dividend payouts to Alaskans

Candidate position

We Alaskans are the shareholders of our rich resources here in the State of AK, and therefore I support the PFDs for our people, and I believe at least 50% of all dividend payouts annually go to the people and not gobbled up by big government.

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We Alaskans are the shareholders of our rich resources here in the State of AK, and therefore I support the PFDs for our people, and I believe at least 50% of all dividend payouts annually go to the people and not gobbled up by big government.

Support Alaska Native communities and cultural traditions

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I fully support our beautiful Alaskan native communities and their cultural traditions.

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I fully support our beautiful Alaskan native communities and their cultural traditions.

Support mental-health clinics and their services

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I am a big supporter of quality mental health clinics and their aid offerings.

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I am a big supporter of quality mental health clinics and their aid offerings.

Support trained police officers who live in the communities they serve

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I am an advocate of well trained and dedicated peace officers who live and work within the communities that they serve.

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I am an advocate of well trained and dedicated peace officers who live and work within the communities that they serve.

Support outside audits of tax spending and oppose IRS intimidation

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I’m pro-outer agency audits of how our tax dollars are being spent and yes, I’m pro eliminating any intimidation tactics employed by the IRS.

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I’m pro-outer agency audits of how our tax dollars are being spent and yes, I’m pro eliminating any intimidation tactics employed by the IRS.

Favor free markets and oppose crony capitalism

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I am a pro-free market thinker, but I detest crony capitalism.

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I am a pro-free market thinker, but I detest crony capitalism.

Support term limits

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I’m pro term limits to help us rid our country of career politicians.

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I’m pro term limits to help us rid our country of career politicians.

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Alaska certified top-four primary candidate record — James C. “Jim” McDermott

    Alaska Division of Elections

    Open Alaska Division of Elections
  2. GOVERNMENT_HOSTED_CANDIDATE_AUTHORED_STATEMENT

    James C. “Jim” McDermott — official 2026 candidate-authored pamphlet statement

    Alaska Division of Elections

    Open Alaska Division of Elections
  3. GOVERNMENT_HOSTED_CANDIDATE_AUTHORED_STATEMENT

    James C. “Jim” McDermott — candidate-authored 2026 general-election pamphlet

    Alaska Division of Elections

    Open Alaska Division of Elections

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  4. Election record

    Alaska 2026 general-election certified candidate list

    Alaska Division of Elections

    Open Alaska Division of Elections

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

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