A former state senator, Tom Begich is the first Democrat in the race. He says he’d step aside if Mary Peltola decides to run. He’s the uncle of U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III, R-Alaska.
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Former Alaska revenue commissioner Adam Crum joins 2026 race for governor
Crum touts his experience in the senior ranks of state government and the private sector.
Juneau Assembly delays vote on ranked choice voting until after fall election
It’s already too late for the system to be implemented for this October’s municipal election, but Assembly members worried that adopting it now might confuse voters anyway.
‘Everybody asks me about it’: Murkowski noncommittal on potential bids for governor, reelection
“What I’m trying to do is not win elections. I am just trying to do the best that I can for Alaskans,” Murkowski told reporters, defending her vote for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
Juneau could become first major Alaska city to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections
Supporters of the system say it helps reduce political polarization and fosters bipartisanship. Opposition predominantly comes from Alaska conservatives, who argue it makes voting unnecessarily complicated.
Bonds to upgrade Juneau’s schools and wastewater system rejected by Assembly
The bonds would have helped fund critical repairs and upgrades to Juneau’s schools and the city’s water and sewer systems. Officials say the updates are sorely needed.