Walker, who is running for re-election as an independent, and three other top gubernatorial candidates have pledged support for the Donlin mine, which would be the one of the biggest gold mines in the world.
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Begich and Treadwell join Alaska governor’s race
That sets up what will ostensibly be a three-way race between incumbent independent Gov. Bill Walker and the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries.
Yes, independents can run in Democratic primary, says Alaska Supreme Court
The decision would allow Gov. Bill Walker to run in the primary if he chooses to. It may affect some Republican primaries, too, for legislators the party doesn’t want on their ticket.
Ridle to focus on costs as administration commissioner
Ridle didn’t say whether the administration will pursue pay freezes.
PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
Sen. Wielechowski said he’s disappointed PFDs will no longer follow the formula that was used through 2015.
Lt. Gov. Mallott says he and Gov. Walker will run for re-election
Mallott told KINY that they’ll run together. Even for incumbents, that may be an uphill fight.
Alaska’s largest Native organization endorses Clinton for president
Some board members abstained from voting on the Clinton endorsement, as did some in 2014.
Begich says he won’t run for Murkowski’s seat
“Joe has much more controlled presentation. He’s not like he was six years ago. I think that election gave him a lot to think about,” Begich said of the Joe Miller-Lisa Murkowski contest.
Democrats target their own in state House primary, backing Nageak challenger
Democrats are hoping to take control of the state House this year. To achieve that, they’re gunning for two lawmakers who run as Democrats but largely vote with the Republicans. One is Rep. Bennie Nageak, D-Barrow, who represents District 40, which stretches from Kotzebue to Kaktovik.
Democratic leaders seek bipartisan coalition in backing challengers
There’s a long history of rural legislators joining majority caucuses, regardless of the party.