Independent Anchorage attorney files as 18th candidate for Alaska governor

By: Sean Maguire

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 188

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Anchorage attorney Gregg Brelsford on Tuesday announced that he is running as an independent for Alaska governor.

Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is in his final year of office. He is prevented by the Alaska Constitution from running for a third consecutive four-year term.

Eighteen candidates have filed paperwork to run for Alaska governor at the Nov. 3 election.

Brelsford, 75, has had a long career practicing law. He served as an …

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