17 candidates register for 2026 Alaska governor race; top 4 to advance in August primary
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By: James Brooks - June 2, 2026 11:04 am
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Summary
Seventeen candidates have registered for the 2026 Alaska governor race, including 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats, and 3 independents. The top four candidates will advance from the August 18 primary. Notable last-day registrants include former state Sen. Lesil McGuire and former Gov. Bill Walker, both running as independents. Incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy is term-limited and cannot run again.
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Only four will advance in the Aug. 18 primary.
Former state Sen. Lesil McGuire and former Gov. Bill Walker, both running as independents, were among those who registered on the last day.
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