Donna Anthony

Donna Anthony graduated from Dimond High School. Her career experience includes working in law enforcement.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Donna Anthony, a fourth-generation Alaskan, small business owner, retired Chief of Police, firearms and self-defense instructor, and candidate for the Alaska House of Representatives, District 26.

For more than 20 years, I served in law enforcement, protecting families, supporting victims, investigating crime, and leading officers with integrity and accountability. I recently retired as Chief of Police after a career dedicated to public service and strengthening the communities I was honored to serve.

In 2014, I founded Point Blank Firearms & Self-Defense Training in Palmer. Through our training programs, my team has helped thousands of Alaskans safely develop the skills and confidence to protect themselves and their families. I founded the Santa Cop & Heroes program, bringing law enforcement, first responders, and the community together to serve lonely seniors during Christmas time.

My experiences in public safety, business ownership, and community service have shown me that effective leadership is built on listening, solving problems, and putting people before politics. I am running for the Alaska House because I believe District 26 deserves a representative who understands the real challenges facing working families, seniors, veterans, first responders, and small businesses. I bring practical experience, common sense, and a commitment to protecting Alaska’s constitutional freedoms, strengthening public safety, supporting responsible resource development.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public Safety with Accountability and Consequences for Crime: Every Alaskan deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and in their community. As a retired Chief of Police with more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, I’ve seen firsthand the impact crime has on victims, families, and businesses. I will support laws that hold violent offenders accountable, strengthen penalties for repeat violent criminals and major drug traffickers, put victims’ rights first, and ensure law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and dispatchers have the training, staffing, and resources they need. Public safety requires accountability, strong leadership, and a justice system that protects law-abiding Alaskans.Fiscal Responsibility: Alaska families balance their budgets every day, and state government should do the same. I believe government must live within its means by prioritizing essential services, eliminating waste, increasing accountability, and spending taxpayer dollars wisely. Responsible budgeting requires tough decisions, protects Alaska’s long-term financial stability, and ensures we leave a stronger state for future generations. I will support policies that encourage economic growth, responsibly develop our natural resources, and keep government focused on its core responsibilities without placing unnecessary burdens on hardworking Alaskans. Protecting the statutory PFD for Alaskans.Protecting Families, Parental Rights, and Constitutional Freedoms: Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. Parents should be the primary decision-makers in their children’s education and have a meaningful voice in what is taught in the classroom. I support educational choice, transparency, local control, and safe, high-quality schools that prepare students for success. I will defend the constitutional rights of law-abiding Alaskans, protect individual liberties, and keep government accountable to the people it serves. My commitment is to preserve the freedoms, family values, and opportunities that make Alaska the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about protecting Alaska’s families, defending our constitutional freedoms, and delivering accountable, results-driven leadership. After more than 20 years in law enforcement, I understand the importance of supporting victims, holding violent offenders accountable, and ensuring first responders have the resources they need. I believe government must live within its means, responsibly develop Alaska’s natural resources, protect the Permanent Fund Dividend, strengthen parental rights and educational opportunities, and create an environment where small businesses and Alaska families can thrive for generations to come.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to the men and women in law enforcement who dedicate their lives to serving others. Throughout my career, I have witnessed extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and compassion from those who chose a path of service. They taught me that true leadership is not about a title, it is about showing up, protecting others, and doing what is right even when it is difficult. I strive to follow their example by leading with integrity, standing firm in my values, and always remembering that public service is a responsibility and a privilege.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The most important qualities of an elected official are integrity, accountability, and the courage to put people before politics. Public servants must uphold the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions, protect individual freedoms and parental rights, exercise fiscal responsibility, and lead with honesty and transparency. They should listen to their communities, make principled decisions, and earn the public’s trust through action—not promises. Leadership is about serving others, solving problems, and doing what is right, even when it is difficult.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility of an elected official is to faithfully represent the people they were elected to serve. That means listening to constituents, protecting constitutional rights, exercising fiscal responsibility, and making decisions based on principle rather than politics. Elected officials should ensure government is transparent, accountable, and focused on its essential responsibilities while safeguarding public safety, supporting economic opportunity, and defending individual liberty. They must work collaboratively when possible, stand firm when necessary, and always put the best interests of their communities and future generations above personal or political interests.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to be remembered as a leader who kept my word, served with integrity, faith and always put Alaska and its people before politics. I hope my legacy is one of strengthening public safety, protecting constitutional freedoms, defending the statutory Permanent Fund Dividend, supporting families and small businesses, and preserving opportunities for future generations. If my service leaves Alaska safer, more accountable, fiscally responsible, and better prepared for our children and grandchildren, I will consider my time in office a success.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

One of the greatest challenges of my life came in high school when I underwent major scoliosis surgery at Shriners Hospital. Surgeons placed a rod in my back, and I spent months recovering in a full-body cast. I was told I would never play sports again. I refused to let that define my future. Through determination, hard work, and perseverance, I returned to athletics despite the odds. That experience shaped who I am today. It taught me resilience, discipline, and that obstacles can be overcome with grit and faith. Those lessons have guided me throughout my career in law enforcement, as a small business owner, and in every challenge I’ve faced.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor and the state legislature should work as partners in serving the people of Alaska. While they each have distinct constitutional responsibilities, they should collaborate to solve problems, develop responsible budgets, and advance policies that strengthen our state. At the same time, they must hold one another accountable through transparency, oversight, and respect for the constitutional balance of powers. The goal should never be partisan victories—it should be doing what is best for Alaska and Alaskans.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Alaska’s biggest challenges over the next decade are achieving long-term fiscal stability, growing our economy, improving public safety, and keeping opportunities here so families and young people can build their futures in Alaska. We must responsibly develop our natural resources, protect the statutory Permanent Fund Dividend, and invest in strong communities. Meeting these challenges requires legislators who are willing to work together, find practical solutions, and put Alaska and Alaskans ahead of politics to move our state forward.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is an important part of effective policymaking when it leads to practical solutions that benefit Alaska and its people. Listening, finding common ground, and working across differences are essential to good government. However, I will never compromise the constitutional rights of Alaskans, the integrity of my principles, or decisions that would jeopardize our state’s future. Good compromise should strengthen Alaska—not sacrifice its values, its people, or the opportunities we leave for the next generation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Women for Gun Rights, Alaska Republican Party, Alaska Republican District 26,

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

The first major historical event I clearly remember was watching the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster unfold on television while I was sitting in my classroom at school. Like millions of Americans, I remember the shock and sadness as we realized what had happened. It was a heartbreaking moment that reminded me of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who serve something greater than themselves. That memory has stayed with me throughout my life and reinforced my respect for public service, resilience, and perseverance.