Tom Begich is a lifelong Alaskan, small business owner, and former State Senator who lives in Anchorage with his wife, Sarah. He has spent his career working in communities across Alaska, focusing on education, public safety, and long-term economic stability.

In the State Senate, he built and led a bipartisan coalition to deliver real results. He’s running for governor to lower costs, improve schools, and make Alaska more self-reliant.

Why Tom Can Win

  • Leading in multiple independent polls, including a +19 point lead in April general election poll.

  • Winning projected ranked choice general election scenarios, showing a clear path to victory.

  • Best-known candidate in the field, with the highest statewide name recognition.

  • Only candidate with positive statewide favorability, according to Lake Research Partners.

  • Proven coalition builder who works with Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and nonpartisans.

  • Strong fit for Alaska’s electorate, where more than 40% of voters are nonpartisan or undeclared.

  • Real grassroots momentum, with over $543,000 raised, from +1000 individual donors.

  • Supported by a growing coalition of community leaders, labor, and organizations across Alaska.

  • Statewide campaign infrastructure, including field outreach, paid media, and coalition strategy.

Polling sources include Alaska Survey Research, April 2026, and Lake Research Partners, February 2026.

The New York Times: Alaska Survey Research + Lake Research Partners.

Why the Alaska Governor’s Race is Critical

This is one of the most important governor’s races in the country.

The next Governor of Alaska will shape decisions that reach far beyond the state — from U.S. energy security and Arctic defense to global trade routes and stewardship of vast natural resources.

Alaska is one of the most independent electorates in the nation, with a majority of voters nonpartisan or undeclared. That makes this race both highly competitive and winnable for a candidate who can build a real coalition.

Tom Begich has already proven he can do that. His campaign is built to reach voters across party lines through a strong statewide operation and a clear path to victory.

This race will test whether coalition-driven leadership can win in a deeply independent state — with implications well beyond Alaska.