Former state senator becomes first Democrat to enter Alaska governor’s race

Former State Senator Tom Begich files Letter of Intent for Alaska Governor - Alaska Native News

Anchorage, AK – Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) filed his letter of intent today to run for Governor of the state of Alaska. Filing the letter allows Begich to begin building the campaign ahead of a formal candidacy announcement. Begich pledges to provide leadership that listens to Alaskans and focuses on building the […] The post Former State Senator Tom Begich files Letter of Intent for Alaska Governor appeared first on Al…

Former state Sen. Tom Begich becomes 1st Democrat to indicate run for Alaska governor in 2026

Then-Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, D-Anchorage, speaks May 10, 2022, on the floor of the Alaska State Senate in Juneau. Begich filed a letter intent to run for governor in 2026 on Monday. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)Former state Sen. Tom Begich of Anchorage on Monday became the first Democrat to file a letter saying he intends to run for Alaska governor in the 2026 election, joining a field already crowded with eight Republicans. “…

Tom Begich steps into race for Alaska governor

Former state senator Tom Begich announced he’s running for governor. He’s the first Democrat in the crowded race. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media) Former state senator Tom Begich is running for governor. Begich, an Anchorage Democrat, is the first Democrat in a field already crowded with Republicans. The main reason he’s running, he said, is to reverse what he sees as state stagnation. He emphasized the need to boost education funding and wants …

Former state senator becomes first Democrat to enter Alaska governor’s race

Democrat Tom Begich joined a field that already includes eight Republicans.

Breaking: Democrat Tom Begich files for governor

As predicted by many in Alaska political circles, former Alaska State Sen. Tom Begich, a Democrat from Anchorage, has filed for governor. Tom Begich is the Democrat uncle of Republican Congressman Nick Begich. He is also the brother of former Sen. Mark Begich, another Democrat. The move may be seen as a decoy in order […] The post Breaking: Democrat Tom Begich files for governor appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Tom Begich to Run for Alaska Governor

Former Alaska Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich (D) has entered the race for governor after filing a letter of intent, the Alaska News Source reports.