Scott Kohlhaas

Kohlhaas was born on August 15, 1959, in Rochester, Minnesota. He earned a high school diploma from Horton Watkins High School and attended Westminster College from 1978 to 1980. He went on to attend the University of Alaska in Anchorage from 1997 to 1999. His professional experience includes working as a consultant.[1] Kohlhaas worked as a fundraiser/petitioner for the National Libertarian Party in 2004. In 2006, he was a coordinator/petitioner for Alaskans for Gaming Reform. He has also worked as a self-employed consultant from 2003 to 2007.[2][3]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I offer myself as the anti-war candidate. I am against the Long War. I am against the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. I am against the unprovoked attacks on Iran. I am against the endless bombing of Nigeria, Somalia, Venezuela, Yemen, Syria, etc. I am against the widespread spying on the American people by the US Government. Please cast your protest vote against the war.

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?

Cast a protest vote against the Long War. If you are against the endless bombing and invasions. If you are against the unprovoked attack against Iran and you know we need to stop these murders, then show it by casting your vote for the anti-war candidate.As quickly as we can, we must implement a non-interventionist foreign policy. It will be the end of an evil empire. We will end the tyranny of US Military bases in 180 countries around the world. The US will be strictly neutral. A giant Switzerland--trading with all nations but with no entangling military alliances. We can live in peace, with prosperity and freedom.The junior senator from Alaska has wanted this war with Iran for many years. He has voted for it many times, as he votes for all wars. He is a militarist who must be replaced by a civilian.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Anti-War, Pro-Choice, Open Borders

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

Hans and Sophie Scholl. The White Rose resisted war in spite of all the pressure around them. I wish to do the same.

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

Honesty, integrity, transparency, independence, leadership.

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

To watch out for Alaska and also build coalitions with other Senators in the areas of a non-interventionist foreign policy, civil liberties, and free market capitalism.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That a strong showing in this race was enough to begin to bring an end to the Long War.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Painting long boards for Michael's Restaurant in Highland, IL. It was a couple weeks, as I remember.

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

Living in a country that is so self-righteous. We can't seem to stop attacking other countries. All the US military shows us are the fuzzy videos of explosions, so we know people are being murdered. But everybody still stands for the national anthem, which is played everywhere. In my youth I used to not stand, but now I just make sure I'm out getting a hotdog when it plays. So I have to be the one who says "the emperor has no clothes". I have to say that we are wrong to allow this war-making to go on. I have to say it because nothing is so unworthy of a civilized nation than to be "governed" by an irresponsible clique that has yielded to base instinct.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our greatest challenge is to turn the wheel of history and win our freedom back, which has been swindled from us in the most deceitful way.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Each state gets two votes. It's small size makes it a place where you can make a difference.

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

Sometimes. But on some issues there can be no compromise. For instance, on the draft and therefore draft registration. The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act has changed the Selective Service System from self registration to "automatic" draft registration. The SSS will try to identify potential draftees by using existing databases from other Federal agencies. I could never support FY2026 NDAA. I support S 4537, a bill to repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

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

Vietnam

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Consultant for over 20 years in Alaska, specializing in fundraising and petitioning, working with and earning the respect and trust of people on both sides of the aisle.

Proud accomplishments include:

1) Participating in the petitions to legalize medical marijuana and recreational marijuana.

2) Registered thousands of Alaskans to vote.

3) Co-plaintiff in successful ACLU lawsuit regarding free speech on Anchorage public streets.

4) Served as State Chair of Alaska Libertarian Party

5. Served as Manager of Mountain View Community Council Spring Clean-up for 8 years.

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?

Stop the proposed state income tax!I'm independent and will not be forced to vote for unsustainable budgets by Alaska's binding caucus rules in the Democratic and Republican parties.Cut Spending! As a start, I propose an fair, immediate, and across the board 15% cut in spending for all agencies and departments.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Transparency in Government

Privatization

Citizens Initiative, Referendum, and Recall

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

For the New Intellectual by Ayn Rand.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A free society.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Vietnam War. I was between 10 and 15 years old at the time.

What is your favorite book? Why?

A Noble Treason by Richard Hanser. It tells the story of Sophie Scholl, the person in history that I would have most liked to meet.

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

Cutting spending to eliminate the budget deficit.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Fair and transparent with all parties' participation.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Dick Randolph. He was the first elected Libertarian state legislator anywhere in the country (Fairbanks, AK) in1978. He was the conscience of the Legislature and repealed the state income tax!