Recent debates have focused on the criminal justice overhaul passed two years ago, known as Senate Bill 91. Both candidates offer distinct visions for reform.
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On education, candidates for governor have different priorities and styles
Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy come from different backgrounds. Begich has been outside the education system, Dunleavy within it.
Poll finds less than one percent margin in race for governor
Mike Dunleavy leads Mark Begich 42.5 percent to 42.3 percent in the poll, which was taken from last Friday through Monday.
Begich spent four years as a consultant. As governor, he could sign bills affecting former clients.
For the past four years, Begich has owned a public affairs and consulting firm, working with clients that intersect with state government. If elected, he’ll likely be faced with decisions that will directly affect the businesses, unions and Native organizations that have been paying his business for advice.
Hillary Clinton urges support for Begich in Alaska gubernatorial race
Former secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is wading into Alaska’s governor’s race.
Walker asks Alaskans to remove his signs after campaign ends
In a statement Friday, Walker said any reserved ad space that can’t be reimbursed will be used to make clear that he has ended his campaign and to thank supporters.
Dunleavy, Begich spar on budget, crime in debate
They traded accusations over which branch of government is responsible for the rise in crime.
Gov. Walker hasn’t been actively campaigning for Begich and plans to take time off after his term
“I need to cut some lumber, make some sawdust and, you know, go through sort of that process,” Walker said of what he’ll do after his term ends.
Will Alaska’s new governor keep Walker’s climate team?
Now, the real work to address climate change can start. But it’s hard to know what that might look like under new leadership.
New poll says Dunleavy-Begich spread is under 5 percent
The latest poll was conducted after independent Gov. Bill Walker suspended his campaign.