Currently holds the office of Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Alaska Governor in 2026 Alaska Primary Election.
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Get StartedSupport for the Arctic Winter Games and Alaska's cultural traditions. Learn more
Strong support for law enforcement and first responders. Learn more
Mutual respect between communities and officers as a foundation for lower crime. Learn more
Strong public safety in every borough, town, and village. Learn more
Investment in public safety infrastructure across all of Alaska. Learn more
Address substance abuse and social issues that drive crime in communities. Learn more
Small business support and investment in local startups. Learn more
Reduce regulations that burden small businesses and working Alaskans. Learn more
Expand vocational and trade education pathways. Learn more
School choice — BSA funding follows the student. Learn more
Parents' rights as the foundation of education policy. Learn more
Strong public schools that prepare Alaska's next generation. Learn more
Support homeschool families and alternative education options. Learn more
Invest in strong public schools that prepare Alaska's next generation. Learn more
Energy independence through responsible oil, gas, and mining development. Learn more
Support responsible oil, gas, mining, and timber development. Learn more
Advance completion of the LNG pipeline as a top executive priority. Learn more
Reduce energy costs for Alaska families and businesses. Learn more
Open, transparent public meetings at every level of state government. Learn more
Plain-language budgets Alaskans can actually read. Learn more
Advance Port MacKenzie as a strategic hub for Alaska trade and industry. Learn more
Advocate for stable, adequate funding for the ferry system. Learn more
Treat the Marine Highway System as essential infrastructure. Learn more
Infrastructure investment that keeps Alaska communities thriving. Learn more
Streamline permitting while protecting Alaska's lands and communities. Learn more
Review management and operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Learn more
No raiding the Permanent Fund to cover government overspending. Learn more
Separate PFD appropriations from the general operating budget. Learn more
Accountable spending with clear performance measures. Learn more
Audit state departments for overlap, redundancy, and waste. Learn more
Zero-based budgeting to hold every program accountable. Learn more
Full statutory PFD formula included in the Governor's budget every year. Learn more
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