Jesse Sumner

James Sumner is an American politician who served as the Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives for the 28th district. Elected in 2022, he previously served on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly.

Career Sumner is a life-long Mat-Su Valley resident and co-owner, along with his brother Maxwell, of Sumner Company Homes. He served on the Wasilla Planning Commission and was the vice-chair of the conservative think tank Alaska Policy Forum.

Sumner was elected to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly in 2018, representing North Palmer and Wasilla.

Sumner and his brother both filed for the 2022 Alaska's at-large congressional district special election, but he later withdrew claiming his registration was an April Fool's joke. He backed Nick Begich III and criticized Sarah Palin for not being involved in Alaska politics.

Sumner initially ran for re-election in 2024, but withdrew following the primary election, citing family concerns.

Electoral history

2024 Primary