Alaska’s conservative community is being asked to adopt a clear, winning mindset for the November 2026 general election. The opinion article published by Must Read Alaska argues that success begins with turnout and a disciplined voting plan that puts policy over personality.
Turnout and the Power of the Ballot
The author stresses that voter participation is the most critical factor in any election. “If people cannot be bothered to show up and vote, then we get exactly what we deserve,” the piece reads. The article notes a 5 % decline in turnout from the 49 % level recorded in the 2018 midterms, underscoring the need for a concerted effort to get Alaskans to the polls.
Repeal Ranked‑Choice Voting (Question 2)
Alaska’s current ranked‑choice voting (RCV) system allows voters to rank multiple candidates, but the author claims it disadvantages conservatives. Exhausted ballots, the article explains, can silence conservative voters and unintentionally boost Democratic candidates by lowering the total vote count. The proposed solution is a straightforward “Yes” vote on Question 2 to repeal RCV and return to the traditional single‑round plurality system used for the past 244 years.
Rank All Conservative Candidates
Even if RCV remains in place, the author advises voters to rank every Republican on the ballot. The order of the rankings does not matter; the key is to keep a conservative candidate in play through each round of counting. A “bullet vote” – selecting only one candidate – risks ballot exhaustion and could hand the victory to a Democrat.
Policy‑First Voting Guidance
The piece urges voters to focus on issues rather than personalities. It lists the core conservative priorities that should guide their choices: private‑property rights, affordability, reduced energy costs, responsible natural‑resource development, secure borders, and American family values. To that end, the author specifically recommends supporting Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich III, describing them as advocates for those policies.
Unified Conservative Strategy
According to the article, the strategy is simple and inclusive: vote Yes on Question 2, rank all three Republican gubernatorial candidates, and back the listed federal officeholders. The author acknowledges that not every race will be won, but stresses that a unified approach will give conservatives the best chance to succeed across the board.
Calls for Cooperation Among Conservatives
The author warns against intra‑party attacks, noting that cutting down fellow conservatives only harms the broader goal. Organizations and candidates are encouraged to promote the same message, urging supporters to “advocate for your favorite candidate—whether that is Wilson, Bronson, or Taylor—while also ranking the other conservatives.”
Looking Ahead
Closing with a quote attributed to Vince Lombardi about the American zeal to win, the article hopes that the eventual Trump endorsement for governor will include a clear ranking list to help voters execute the proposed strategy. The overall tone is one of optimism, urging Alaskans to turn a winning mindset into a winning vote.
Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.
