Updates – DGA

DGA Statement on the Harmful Right-Wing Candidates Advancing to the General Election for Alaska Governor

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on the multiple harmful right-wing candidates advancing to the general election for governor of Alaska: “Gov. Mike Dunleavy has made life worse for Alaskans with deep cuts to higher education that hurt the economy and irresponsible budgeting that’s led to skyrocketing property taxes. He and his…

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

From the Chair’s Desk Aug 17, 2022

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement on Democratic candidate Les Gara advancing to the general election for governor of Alaska: “As a former state representative and assistant attorney general, Les Gara is a proven fighter for the people of Alaska. Les is running for governor to increase opportunities for all…

RGA in Disarray: Another GOP Gov Gets a Primary Challenger; Another Headache for Doug Ducey

12 of 16 Sitting Republican Governors Are Now Facing Primary Challengers Yet another Republican governor is facing an attack from inside his own party. In the latest headache for RGA Chair Doug Ducey, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will face a primary challenger from a GOP state legislator, who said he “believes Alaska’s conservatives are frustrated…

As Congressional Republicans Move to Reverse Election Results, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s Silence Speaks Volumes

Do Republicans in Alaska Support Efforts to Undermine the Results of Our Free and Fair Election? Nearly a quarter of Senate Republicans and close to 140 House Republicans have announced they plan to object to the certification of electors in Congress today in an extraordinary attempt to undermine American democracy. The move comes at the behest of…

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad in Alaska

Ad: ‘Mike Dunleavy: a Politician with No Plan and a Risky Record on Crime” Today, Defeat Dunleavy, an independent organization backed by the Democratic GovernorsAssociation’s PAC (Democratic Action), released a new TV ad, “Dangerous.” The ad is up on television in Alaska with a significant six-figure buy. The ad highlights Mike Dunleavy’s failure to lead…

DGA Statement on Alaska Governor’s Race

Tonight, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Bill Walker dropping out of the governor’s race in Alaska: “This is a game changer in the Alaska Governor’s race. This race immediately becomes a tossup, open-seat race between a popular Democrat in Mark Begich and a fringe Republican in Mike Dunleavy. …

DGA Statement on Alaska Republican Primary

Today, Democratic Governors Association Communications Director Jared Leopold released the following statement on Mike Dunleavy’s gubernatorial nomination in Alaska: “Mike Dunleavy is a far-right candidate who has set records for incompetence in Juneau,” said Leopold. “After 3.5 years of failed leadership in Juneau, the last thing Alaska needs is a divisive, partisan warrior as governor. “Mike Dunleavy…

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Primary Victory in Alaska

Today, Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) released the following statement on Mark Begich winning the Democratic nomination for Governor of Alaska: “Congratulations to Mark Begich on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Alaska,” said Inslee. “Mark’s nomination makes Alaska a significant pickup opportunity for Democrats this November. “Mark has a record of…

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Candidacy in Alaska

Today, Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement regarding Mark Begich’s announced candidacy in the Alaska governor’s race: “Mark Begich’s candidacy gives Democrats a strong opportunity to retake the governorship in Alaska,”said Pearson. “Mark Begich has a record of bringing people together to get things done, and he will provide a…

The Latest

DGA Statement on the Harmful Right-Wing Candidates Advancing to the General Election for Alaska Governor

DGA Statement on Democratic Candidate for Alaska Governor Les Gara Advancing to the General Election

RGA in Disarray: Another GOP Gov Gets a Primary Challenger; Another Headache for Doug Ducey

As Congressional Republicans Move to Reverse Election Results, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s Silence Speaks Volumes

DGA-Backed Group Launches First Ad in Alaska

DGA Statement on Alaska Governor’s Race

DGA Statement on Alaska Republican Primary

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Primary Victory in Alaska

DGA Statement on Mark Begich’s Candidacy in Alaska