Alaska general election voters, Democrats as well as Independents and persuadable Republicans, need to see and hear that Tom Begich and Julia Hnilicka are the only candidates with the experience, relationships, and leadership to move Alaska forward after years of decline. Through his small business career Tom spent decades working across Alaska to address critical deficits in public safety, mental health, and community development where he built strong working relationships and facilitated local solutions. As State Senator he brought Democrats, Republicans, and Independents together to enact education reform but was blocked from further success by the Governor, which motivated him to seek this office. Julia understands and cares about rural Alaskans, because she was born and raised in Nenana. Julia has worked across Alaska to strengthen rural communities, expand housing and infrastructure, and improve economic opportunity.
Tom and Julia know how to work with people who disagree with them because solving Alaska's biggest challenges requires cooperation, not political theater. They have spent the campaign traveling to communities across Alaska, listening to Alaskans, meeting with local leaders, workers, businesses, and tribes, and have solutions based on what people need rather than partisan talking points.
The contrast is clear: while others offer more division and more of the same politics that have left Alaska with unaffordable energy, underfunded schools, and rising costs, Tom and Julia have a proven record of bringing people together to get things done. Their campaign is focused on lowering the cost of living, fully and forward funding public education, making sure Alaska gets its fair share for its resources, expanding housing, and growing an economy that works for working families. They will deliver what Alaskans want most: proven problem-solvers who will get things done. Tom Begich and Julia Hnilicka are the ticket prepared to build a stronger future: Made in Alaska.