In a letter dated October 10, the Alaska Republican Party called on its members across the state to turn out in force for the 2026 general election. The party’s leadership—Chair Carmela Warfield, Vice Chair Jason Perry, and other state officials—asked voters to rank all three Republican candidates for governor, leave the Democratic column empty, and recruit five friends or family members to vote as well.

Unified Principles and Voter Pledge

The letter opens with a reminder of the core values that unite Alaska’s Republican electorate: freedom, limited government, safety, responsible resource development, economic opportunity, and a strong future for children. After thanking the candidates for stepping up and covering campaign costs, the party stresses the importance of personal responsibility in the voting process.

Ranked‑Choice Voting Stance

While acknowledging that Alaska’s ranked‑choice voting (RCV) system will be used for the 2026 general election, the party makes its position clear: “We do not support ranked‑choice voting. It is a confusing, burdensome and costly voting scheme.” Nevertheless, the letter urges members to work within the existing system, noting that “ranked‑choice voting is the system Alaska will use for the 2026 General Election, and we must work within it for this election to keep Alaska’s recent momentum going strong.”

Strategic Voting Instructions

Party leaders recommend a straightforward strategy: rank every Republican on the ballot, leave every Democrat blank, and encourage fellow voters to do the same. “This is how we win,” the letter states. The guidance is framed as a practical way to maximize Republican representation under the current voting method.

Call to Action: Show Up in Numbers

Emphasizing the razor‑thin margins that have decided Alaska races in the past, the letter warns that “some Alaskan races have been decided by fewer than ten votes. Every vote matters.” Voters are asked to make a simple pledge: vote this November and persuade five additional people to do the same. The party concludes with a rallying cry to “show up in numbers worthy of the great state and country we love.”

Signatories

The letter is signed by a slate of party officials, including Chair Carmela Warfield, Vice Chair Jason Perry, National Committeewoman Cynthia Henry, National Committeeman Brian Hove, Secretary Trevor Shaw, Treasurer Kevin Fimon, Finance Chair Ryan McKee, as well as the Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, and regional representatives for Regions 1‑7.

For the full text of the letter and additional voter resources, readers can visit Must Read Alaska’s website.

Original reporting: Must Read Alaska (Anchorage) — read the source article.