In their own words, four low-profile candidates describe why they’re running.
"Gerald Heikes"
Alaska AFL-CIO president says Walker has earned re-election
Beltrami wants Walker and former U.S. Senator Mark Begich to reach an agreement that would leave only one of them in the race for governor.
Mallott raises most funds, but Parnell maintains biggest bank account
Democratic candidate for governor Byron Mallott was the top fundraiser this reporting period, but Republican incumbent Sean Parnell maintains the most money going into the general election.
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.