Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race
Summary
Democrat Tom Begich has quit the Alaska governor’s race and supports Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the leading Democrat. This move leaves Kreiss-Tomkins as the only Democrat in the general election, increasing the party’s chance to win the governor’s seat in November.Key Facts
- Tom Begich withdrew from the governor's race on the final day to leave one Democrat on the ballot.
- Begich finished just behind Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in the primary election.
- Alaska’s election system advances the top four finishers regardless of party to the general election.
- Begich’s campaign raised over $1.3 million but decided to stop to unite Democratic support.
- Begich and Kreiss-Tomkins share priorities on public education, housing, healthcare, energy costs, and fair oil and gas tax revenues.
- The last Democratic governor of Alaska served until 2002.
- Alaska’s current governor, Republican Mike Dunleavy, cannot run again due to term limits.
- Some Republicans face challenges, including a candidate decertified for missing finance disclosures.
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