Shower, a Republican, is the sitting state Senate minority leader and has served in the body since 2018. He’s running alongside gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson.
Alaska Elections
Anchorage pastor launches campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Begich
Democrat Matthew Schultz has taken to the streets to rally against the budget reconciliation bill Nick Begich claims as a big achievement.
Alaska legislative committee finds state senator violated ethics rules before 2024 election
The panel says Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, violated ethics law by holding constituent events too close to the 2024 state primary.
Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson joins 2026 race for governor
Bronson often clashed with the left-leaning Anchorage Assembly over its approach to COVID-19 and homelessness and weathered a number of scandals during his time as mayor.
Former Alaska AG Treg Taylor enters governor’s race
Taylor, a Republican, touts his record challenging the Biden administration and collaborating with president Trump.
Republican Bernadette Wilson picks Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower as running mate in governor’s race
If elected, Shower, a conservative who has focused some of his legislative effort on election security, would administer state election laws and appoint the head of the Division of Elections.