French had been considering a run for governor, but set aside those plans after Juneau Native leader Byron Mallott announced he would seek the Democratic nomination.
Alaska Elections
Worl, Thurston sworn into office
Barbara Thurston and Lisa Worl were sworn into office Tuesday night as members of the Juneau School District Board of Education.
Mallott kicks off gubernatorial campaign
Byron Mallott filed as a candidate for governor today, making him the first Democratic candidate to officially jump into the race.
Former DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan enters U.S. Senate race
Sullivan joins a crowded field of Republicans trying to unseat Democrat Mark Begich next November.
Troll takes her seat on the Juneau Assembly
Assembly members Mary Becker and Karen Crane were also sworn in to their second terms on the CBJ Assembly before Monday’s meeting.
Troll set to be sworn in to CBJ Assembly
Kate Troll will be sworn in and outgoing Assembly member Johan Dybdahl will be recognized for his service.