Senator Jesse Bjorkman is a Republican representing Senate District D in Alaska, based in Nikiski on the Kenai Peninsula. Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, at age 40, he has resided in Alaska for 15 years, living in Kenai and Nikiski . He is married to Jamie, with two children, Blake and Brinna. His occupations include teacher at Nikiski Middle/High School , commercial drift fisherman and small business owner , and prior roles behind a meat counter, operating a crane in a paper mill, and managing an archery shop. Notable service includes KPEA Executive Board Member , Safari Club International Board Member , and ADF&G Hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructor . He has served in the Alaska State Senate since 2023 after being twice elected to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly .

Education and Political Experience

Education: BA in Interdisciplinary Social Science from Michigan State University.

Political Experience:
- Alaska State Senate, District D , 2023-present .
- Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly , 2019-2023.