Nellie Jimmie

Nellie Darlene Jimmie (Yup'ik: Unangik; born 1979) is an American politician and community leader serving as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives for district 38. She previously operated a local business and was a representative on the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative board for Toksook Bay, Alaska.

Early life and education Nellie D. Jimmie, also known by her Yup'ik name Unangik, was born in Bethel, Alaska, in 1979. She is of Yup'ik, Ojibwa, and Lakota descent, and her upbringing was rooted in the subsistence lifestyle of her community, including activities such as fishing, hunting, and gathering. Her opponents included the incumbent, Conrad McCormick, a Democrat from Bethel; Willy Keppel of the Veterans of Alaska Party; and Victoria Sosa, a Democrat from Bethel who dropped out of the race but remained on the ballot. In the general election, Jimmie won with 51.04 percent of the vote after the ranked-choice voting process, narrowly defeating McCormick by 58 votes.

Jimmie's campaign emphasized addressing housing shortages, improving water and sewer infrastructure, and managing subsistence resources. She advocated for enhanced support and training for village public safety officers and highlighted the need for public health services in rural areas, such as having medical examiners available closer to remote communities. Her legislative priorities included preserving traditional ways of life, addressing climate change impacts such as erosion and flooding, and fostering cooperation with tribal governments.

Personal life Jimmie resides in Toksook Bay, Alaska, where she has lived since 1987. She is the mother of two daughters. Since 2012, she has been a member of the Nunakauyak Dance Group, participating in traditional Yup'ik dances. Her hobbies include sewing, crafting, and subsistence activities.

Electoral history 2024

Primary

General Alaska House of Representatives General election, district 38 Party Candidate First Choice Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Votes % Votes % Transfer Votes % Transfer Votes %Democratic 1,380 36.7% 1,295 36.2% +56 1,351 38.5% +197 1,548 52.3%Democratic (incumbent) 1,212 32.2% 1,166 32.6% +34 1,200 34.2% +211 1,411 47.7% Veterans of Alaska 971 25.8% 932 26.1% +27 959 27.3% -959 EliminatedDemocratic 187 5.0% 184 5.1% -184 Eliminated Write-in 13 0.4% Eliminated Total votes3,7633,5773,5102,959 Blank or inactive ballots 130 +67 197 +551 748