Candidate for Alaska Lieutenant Governor in 2026 Alaska Primary Election.
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Get StartedAlaska is the only state in the country without these retirement options for teachers. Bringing back stability and long-term security will help keep experienced educators in Alaska classrooms. Learn more
Alaska students should be able to see a future here. Stronger vocational training will help young people get good jobs, help employers find Alaska workers, and keep more opportunity in-state. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Create clear paths from high school into apprenticeships Expand career and technical education in highschool Connect students to Alaska jobs in construction, energy, healthcare, and transportation. Learn more
Schools work better when districts can plan ahead instead of lurching from crisis to crisis. Stability helps schools hire teachers earlier, support students better, and focus on learning instead of uncertainty. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Restore stronger retirement options Support a defined benefit option Offer access to Social Security End the layoff and rehire cycle. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Increase school funding to meet real costs Pass the education budget early Support forward funding Fully fund the Reads Act Expand early education Support Alaska’s cultures and first languages. Learn more
A stronger and more reliable Railbelt grid can reduce outages, improve long-term energy stability, and help keep costs down across much of Alaska. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Cut dependence on expensive imported diesel Expand tribal and village energy ownership Build reliable local power and storage systems that work in extreme cold Lower heating costs through weatherization and efficiency upgrades Train local workers to maintain these systems. Learn more
Alaska needs both immediate relief and a long-term energy strategy. Better coordination, local energy systems, and lower energy waste can help reduce costs over time instead of repeating the same crisis every winter. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Provide relief when energy prices spike Create a state Department of Energy Bring Alaska’s scattered energy work under one coordinated plan Expand loans and grants for efficiency upgrades Help homes, schools, small businesses, and nonprofits install cheaper local energy systems. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Modernize and strengthen the Railbelt energy grid Improve coordination across Alaska’s energy systems Support reliable and affordable local power generation Prioritize in-state access to natural gas. Learn more
Alaska needs healthcare workers who can build a life here. Growing our workforce from within means shorter waits, more stable care, and more good jobs in Alaska. Learn more
Alaskans should not overpay for medicine because middlemen are taking a cut. By negotiating directly and cutting unnecessary markups, we can make prescriptions more affordable. Learn more
Too many Alaskans are paying more and getting less. Expanding coverage helps people get care earlier, avoid bigger crises, and lower the costs that get passed on to everyone else. Learn more
Behavioral healthcare should not start only after someone is in crisis. Earlier care saves lives, supports families, and reduces pressure on hospitals, police, and jails. Learn more
Healthcare is too expensive and too hard to reach, especially in rural Alaska. No Alaskan should miss care because of where they live, what they earn, or how far they have to travel. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Expand DenaliCare to cover more working Alaskans Help people caught between Medicaid and unaffordable private plans Fix Medicaid staffing and backlogs so eligible Alaskans do not lose care because of paperwork Reduce uncompensated ER care that drives up costs for everyone. Learn more
Geography should not be a death sentence. Better telehealth, stronger local clinics, and more specialty care connections can help Alaskans get care closer to home. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Expand nursing and behavioral health training at the University of Alaska Strengthen loan repayment programs to keep providers in Alaska Support housing for rural health workers Build more training pathways for Alaskans to enter healthcare jobs. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Expand mental health services in schools, clinics, and communities Expand substance misuse treatment and prevention Put mental health professionals closer to the front end of the system Help Alaskans access care before crises occur. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Bypass pharmacy benefit managers where possible Establish a board to negotiate directly with manufacturers Cut out middlemen who inflate pharmacy prices Use the state’s buying power to lower what Alaskans pay. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Expand rural telehealth access Build broadband partnerships for healthcare delivery Expand tele-specialty networks for rural Alaska Support clinics and Alaska Native health organizations that serve local communities. Learn more
More available land in the right places means more homes can actually get built, helping reduce housing pressure over time. Learn more
When projects take less time, face fewer delays, and cost less to build, more housing becomes financially possible for Alaska families. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Speed up approvals Make the process more predictable Coordinate roads, utilities, and access Partner with builders, tribes, and local communities. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Open up more land for housing Work with the Mental Health Trust, the University of Alaska, and state agencies Focus on land near communities that can support new homes Unlock state land for housing where supply is constrained. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Attract industries that fit Alaska’s strengths Focus on energy innovation, resource processing, and cold-climate solutions Connect industry growth to local hiring and workforce training Support smart and sound resource development. Learn more
As Governor, I will: Expand apprenticeships and job training Focus on energy, construction, technical fields, as well as emerging technologies Build career pathways starting in high school Strengthen career and technical education Connect training directly to real jobs in Alaska. Learn more
Alaska has unique advantages that position us to lead in emerging alternative energy industries and that create long-term opportunity for Alaska communities, not just outside companies. Learn more
Alaskans should be able to train for good-paying work without leaving the state. Stronger local apprentice and training programs mean more jobs stay with Alaska workers. Learn more
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