The amount of cash individuals can give to campaigns is unlimited this year, after an appeals court tossed out the relatively strict limits Alaska used to have.
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Trump announces Anchorage rally in support of Dunleavy, Palin and Tshibaka
Palin was an early supporter of Trump’s during his bid for the White House and has continued to support him.
The 2022 Alaska election field of candidates clears up
More than 200 candidates are running for state and federal offices.
Democrat Les Gara discusses why he’s running for governor
Democratic candidate for governor Les Gara recently campaigned in Juneau. The candidate sat down to talk about why he’s running, the state’s finances and how he thinks the new ranked choice voting system will play out.
Gov. Dunleavy proposes suspending motor fuel taxes through June 2023
Dunleavy said the suspension would help Alaskans affected by rising fuel prices and inflation.
With commission’s order, Alaska candidates can receive unlimited campaign funds
Gov. Dunleavy’s spokesman Jeff Turner said the governor doesn’t have a position about what the new Alaska campaign contribution limit should be and will not be introducing a bill to set one.
Les Gara picks teacher Jessica Cook as running mate in Alaska governor’s race
Cook said she’ll continue teaching through the end of the school year before transitioning to campaigning.
Lt. Gov. Meyer defends handling of Alaska’s last election, as he and governor weigh the next one
Dunleavy could take heat from supporters regardless of what he decides. Meyer is at the center of criticism from conservative voters in places like the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, who are unhappy with how last year’s election was conducted.
Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid to challenge Gov. Dunleavy on conservative grounds
In an announcement posted on social media on Monday, Kurka criticized Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.
Former state Rep. Les Gara becomes fourth candidate for Alaska’s governor
Gara, 58, is the fourth candidate to file for the primary, to be held on Aug. 16, 2022. The others are independent former Gov. Bill Walker, Libertarian Billy Toien and Dunleavy.