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.
Alaska Elections
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.
‘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.
In high-stakes U.S. House lawsuit, Alaska Supreme Court split on the definition of ‘fifth’
The decision means Alaskans would almost always be presented with four options in the November general election for statewide races.
Palmer state Sen. Shelley Hughes announces campaign for governor
The Palmer senator is the seventh Republican to join the race.
Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor
James Parkin filed a letter of intent to run for governor on July 1. He is one of six Republican candidates entered in Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race.