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Governor · AK · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

Democratic candidate for governor of Alaska

A former Southeast Alaska legislator running to fund schools reliably, lower utility bills, expand housing and protect Medicaid and reproductive freedom.

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StateAlaska
OfficeGovernor
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jonathan stands.

Campaign position

Fund classrooms ahead of time

  • He proposes a constitutional change to fund education in advance, alongside fair teacher pay and a defined-benefit retirement system

Campaign position

Lower bills with coordinated utilities

  • He would require Railbelt utilities to cooperate and support renewable energy, hydropower and natural gas development to reduce electricity costs

Campaign position

Protect Medicaid and rural care

  • His plan protects Medicaid expansion, expands telehealth and in-home care, and requires hospital and drug-price transparency

Campaign position

Build homes on state land

  • He would open suitable state parcels for housing, simplify permitting and remove barriers to manufactured homes while using public financing

Campaign position

Reduce trawl bycatch and restore salmon

  • He supports tighter bycatch controls, restoring Chinook runs and financing that helps young Alaska fishermen enter the fleet

Campaign position

Defend abortion and contraception access

  • His platform backs abortion rights, access to contraception and protection against discrimination for Alaska Native and LGBTQ Alaskans

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2014

    Accomplishment

    Helped make 20 Native languages official

    He was a prime sponsor of HB 216, which added 20 Alaska Native languages to the state's official languages. It became law on October 23, 2014.

  2. 2013–2022

    Experience

    Represented Southeast Alaska in the legislature

    Served five legislative sessions, with work on fisheries, judiciary, state affairs and other committees.

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