Representative
DeLena Johnson

Representative DeLena Johnson represents District 25, including Palmer, Butte, Lazy Mountain, and the Walby Lake area. DeLena grew up in Talkeetna, a small community of 1044 people. She graduated from Susitna Valley High School in 1981 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UAA and an associate degree in Electronics from Mat-Su College.

DeLena and husband Steve raised and schooled their five children in Palmer and now have three grandchildren. In 1984, DeLena started an award-winning property development company specializing in unique Alaskan properties. She went on to serve as president of the Palmer Museum of History, served two terms as Mayor of the City of Palmer, and was elected President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors.

Rep. Johnson has been elected three times to serve in the Alaska State Legislature. In the 30th State Legislature she served on the House Resources, State Affairs, and Energy Committees. She was elected House Minority Whip while serving in the 31st Alaska State Legislature and was a member of the Education, Legislative Ethics, Legislative Council, and Rules committees. Currently serving in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature, she is Co-Chair of Finance – Operating Budget, and a member of the Legislative Ethics Committee and the Judiciary, University, and Commerce and Economic Development finance subcommittees.

DeLena continues to focus on what is important to her constituents. She remains committed to being pro-life, fiscally responsible, and conservative.