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Matt Heilala
R · Alaska · 2026Matt Heilala is a Republican candidate for Alaska governor and a member of the Alaska State Medical Board. His campaign emphasizes health policy, family affordability, conservative government, and a different approach to state services. He drew 3,523 votes in the August 18 top-four primary in the unofficial count with 378 of 403 precincts reporting. Alaska counts absentee and questioned ballots for roughly two weeks, so the four candidates who advance to the November 3 ranked-choice general are not final until the state certifies.
Priorities
- Improve health policy and state services
- Lower family cost pressures
- Advance conservative government reform
On the ballot
Governor · Alaska · 2026
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