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Shelley Hughes
R · Alaska · 2026Shelley Hughes is a Republican candidate for Alaska governor and a former state senator from the Mat-Su. Her campaign emphasizes energy, families, education, public safety, conservative leadership, and community engagement across Alaska. She drew 7,287 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
- Expand energy and resource opportunity
- Support families, schools, and community safety
- Advance conservative Alaska-first leadership
On the ballot
Governor · Alaska · 2026
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