District 36

Kamala Harris and her Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz, represent a new era in American politics. They are focusing on an economy that benefits the lower and middle class, rather than the ultra-wealthy. Harris' experience as a prosecutor makes her best suited to address the southern border and drug crisis. As vice president under President Joe Biden, Harris helped craft and pass the Infrastructure Act, which poured billions of federal dollars into Alaska, addressing everything from roads and bridges to broadband and energy. We recommend the Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket for U.S. President.

Robert Kennedy Jr. remains on the ballot in Alaska, despite him dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump. Kennedy's platform was largely based on vaccine conspiracy theories, and despite coming from political royalty, many family members spoke out against his run for president. During his campaign, several odd stories of his past came out, including Kennedy admitting he dumped a dead bear in Central Park. We do not recommend voting for Robert Kennedy Jr.

Donald Trump's repeated attacks on our democracy make him unfit for office. His tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy benefit him and his billionaire friends at the expense of hard-working Americans. Rather than put forth an inspiring agenda, Trump and his vice president-select, J.D. Vance, are running on racist conspiracy theories. We do not recommend voting for the Trump/Vance ticket.

Incumbent Rep. Peltola put Alaska first in her first full term as the state's only House member, focusing on reaching energy independence by prioritizing affordable and reliable energy. Peltola ran in 2022 on a uniquely Alaska pro-choice, pro-fish, pro-gun platform. She also worked to secure infrastructure improvements, broadband access, and more that will create jobs for Alaskans so younger generations remain in state. Peltola was pragmatic and stuck to her values, putting her constituents above her party, voting to improve life for all Alaskans. We recommend ranking Mary Peltola first for U.S. Congress.

Nick Begich has never held office before. He is the founder of a software company and 90% of his employees are based in India. He is running for U.S. Congress largely on a national Republican platform, including calling social security a "ponzi scheme." While Begich comes from one of Alaska's most prominent political families, he was raised in Florida by his maternal grandparents and is not endorsed by his uncles, Tom and Mark Begich. Begich's campaign ads focus on addressing America's southern border, but are scant on what he would do for Alaska. Alaskans needs a representative working for our interests, not someone so focused on the Lower 48. We recommend ranking Nick Begich second.

John Wayne Howe did not mount enough of a campaign for us to support him for U.S. Congress. We recommend ranking him third.

Eric Hafner is running while serving a 20-year prison sentence in New York for making violent threats to politicians, police, and judges. Hafner could not fulfill the residency requirements for this office, and is not a serious candidate. We recommend ranking Hafner last.

Savannah Fletcher supports increased funding for public education, affordable and reliable energy, strong fisheries that support subsistence lifestyles, and vows to work with a bipartisan majority. We recommend ranking Savannah Fletcher first for Senate District R.

Rep. Mike Cronk is running for this open Senate seat. He sided with Gov. Dunleavy's rejection of a bill that would have permanently increased Alaska's public school funding formula in the 2024 legislative session. We recommend ranking Mike Cronk second for Senate District R.

Bert Williams has not mounted enough of a campaign to earn support for District R. We recommend ranking Bert Williams last for Senate District R

Brandon Putuuqti Kowalski is running on a platform of protecting subsistence rights, economic and educational improvements, and protecting Alaskans' freedoms. He is also focused on reducing energy costs for the Interior. We recommend ranking Brandon Putuuqti Kowalski first for House District 36.

Rebecca Schwanke prioritizes food security with a focus on bringing together state, federal, and Tribal governments to restore big game populations and fisheries. She supports the repeal of open primaries. She supports new energy infrastructure for the interior. We recommend ranking Rebecca Schwanke second for House District 36.

James Fields has served on the state board of education and early development for over 10 years. Fields supports pursuing clean energy through investments in infrastructure. He holds conservative Libertarian values, believing that less government and more choices in education is better. We recommend ranking James Fields third for House District 36.

Pamela Goode did not mount enough of a campaign. We recommend ranking Pamela Goode last for House District 36.