For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

By: Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 1,317

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Matt Heilala, a Republican and a podiatrist, says he’s running to be the next governor of Alaska, and he’s put up real cash to back it up: He’s invested more than $1 million of his own money in his campaign.

But officially, Heilala isn’t a candidate. And he won’t be until he’s found someone to join his ticket as a candidate for lieutenant governor. That’s because state law requires a running mate before filing an …

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