(Courtesy of Arctic Imperative Summit)

Election Day is fast approaching, and Unalaskans will have the chance to cast their ballots in a number of state races on November 6. This week, KUCB is airing interviews with candidates for Alaska’s one congressional seat and with the region’s representatives in the State Legislature who are up for reelection.

Earlier this week, KUCB's Lauren Rosenthal spoke with State Representative Bob Herron. Herron represented Bethel and its surrounding village for two terms. After redistricting, he’s taking on the Aleutian and Pribilof islands from the old representative, Bryce Edgmon. He’s in an uncontested race, so he’s all but certain to be Unalaska’s next representative. Here, Herron talks about balancing Bethel’s needs against those of Bering Sea communities.