Alaska voters face a pivotal election this November. Must Read Alaska has compiled a concise guide to help conservatives navigate the ballot, emphasizing the importance of returning to a single‑round, first‑past‑the‑post election system and supporting candidates who champion resource development, free enterprise, and limited government.
Ballot Measure 2 – Vote YES
Measure 2 (19AKBE) would repeal the 2020 ranked‑choice voting law, the jungle primary, and the campaign‑finance restrictions it introduced. The guide argues that the current system is “convoluted” and “harmful,” and that Alaskans have thrived under the traditional one‑round method used for more than two centuries. The withdrawal of Democrat Tom Begich, which consolidated Democratic votes behind Jonathan Kreiss‑Tomkins, is presented as evidence that even proponents of ranked‑choice voting see its flaws.
Voters are encouraged to read the public hearing transcripts linked by Must Read Alaska for both sides of the debate before casting a YES vote.
Governor’s Race – Rank All Three Republicans
Three Republican tickets will appear on the general‑election ballot: Bernadette Wilson/Mike Shower, Dave Bronson/Josh Church, and Treg Taylor/Candi English. While the guide does not endorse a single ticket, it stresses that every conservative should rank all three to ensure a Republican governor.
Bernadette Wilson/Mike Shower bring political and entrepreneurial experience. Wilson served as a senior advisor on Nick Begich’s congressional campaign and co‑sponsored the effort to repeal ranked‑choice voting. Shower is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and former state senator.
Dave Bronson/Josh Church combine executive and military backgrounds. Bronson is the former mayor of Anchorage and co‑founder of the Alaska Family Council. Church spent nine years in Marine Reconnaissance and now works in financial advisory, focusing on long‑term stability for Alaskans.
Treg Taylor/Candi English offer a tough‑on‑crime record and industry expertise. Taylor, a former Alaska attorney general, fought Washington overreach. English spent two decades on the North Slope for ARCO and now runs Northern Solutions, a company that manufactures resource‑development tools.
All three tickets pledge to prioritize resource development, free enterprise, and public safety while reducing government spending and bureaucracy. The guide warns that the Democratic candidate, Jonathan Kreiss‑Tomkins, supports an income tax, cuts to the Permanent Fund, and increased union influence in Juneau.
U.S. Senate – Dan Sullivan (Incumbent)
Senator Dan Sullivan, first elected in 2014, is highlighted for his work on Alaska’s economy, resource development, and national security. The guide cites his role in securing a nearly $25 billion Coast Guard investment, including four new icebreakers home‑ported in Alaska, and his opposition to the Biden administration’s resource lock‑up.
Must Read Alaska notes that Democrats have circulated ads accusing Sullivan of “corruption” and “insider trading.” The guide links to a fact‑check that disputes those claims.
Key Election Dates
- October 4 – Voter registration deadline
- October 8 – Governor’s debate (Alaska Public Media / KTUU)
- October 9 – Absentee ballots mailed
- October 19 – Early in‑person voting begins
- November 3 – Election Day
Voters are urged to locate their precinct and polling place via the Division of Elections website and to review sample ballots ahead of time.
Final Thoughts
Must Read Alaska stresses that the most powerful tool voters have is to show up at the polls. By voting YES on Measure 2, ranking all three Republican governor candidates, and supporting Sen. Sullivan, Alaskans can preserve a free‑market, resource‑rich future grounded in constitutional principles and family values.
Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.
