Alaska prices and inflation

Source topic or question: Set a formula limiting annual Permanent Fund withdrawals

Candidate campaign source

Replace discretionary draw decisions with a formula-based POMV rule: The annual draw shall be the lesser of: 4.5% of the Fund’s average market value, or The Fund’s actual rolling five-year nominal return minus CPI inflation.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Coordinate utilities and build renewable energy to lower bills

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Support development of all energy sources — renewables, hydro, natural gas — to lower utility bills for Alaskans.

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Source topic or question: “We’re not running to manage decline,” Hoffbeck said. “We’re running to grow Alaska again.”

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“The gasline is not simply an energy project,” Walker said. “It is Alaska’s economic future. Thousands of jobs. New long-term revenue. Lower energy costs. New opportunities for communities across Alaska. We cannot continue to let politics and changing administrations stall Alaska’s future.”

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026

Source topic or question: Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

Government-published candidate material

Affordable Energy Affordable energy is the foundation of a stronger Alaska. Lowering energy costs helps families, supports businesses, creates jobs, and strengthens our economy. As Governor, I will prioritize responsible energy development and invest in infrastructure that delivers reliable, affordable power across our state while increasing refined fuel capacity to improve Alaska’s energy security.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Transportation, infrastructure, and connectivity

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The Jones Act from World War 1 must end! “The cost of shipping from Los Angeles to Alaska has been higher than the cost of shipping the same product from Los Angeles to Shanghai. An absence of domestic port-to-port shipping is an occasional distortion for the US mainland, but it’s a systemic economic impediment for places like Alaska. This raises the cost of living on Alaska and makes Alaska an unattractive place to produce goods bound for the US mainland.” -Vox

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Source topic or question: Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

Candidate campaign source

Reduce energy costs for Alaska families and businesses

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Lower Energy Costs for Alaska Families

Candidate campaign source

Lower Energy Costs for Alaska Families

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026

Source topic or question: Taxes, economy, workers, agriculture, and affordability

Candidate campaign source

Restore mandatory inflation proofing as the first charge against any draw, before dividends or government spending.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Energy, environment, public lands, and utilities

Candidate campaign source

“Natural gas for the railbelt and for export is essential. But in a state with 3 million lakes and 12,000 rivers, I will also work to harness hydro to a greater degree. If we add hydro power to what will be abundant natural gas power, it will lower our energy costs to such a degree that we’ll be competitive with the lower 48. Adding microreactors to the mix may make sense.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Reviving The Alaska Dream

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• Expand DenaliCare to cover working Alaskans caught between Medicaid and unaffordable private plans, while reducing uncompensated ER care that drives up costs for everyone. • Negotiate lower prescription drug prices by bypassing pharmacy benefit managers and establishing a board to negotiate directly with manufacturers, cutting out middlemen who inflate what we pay at the pharmacy. • Increase telehealth access for rural Alaska by expanding broadband partnerships and tele-specialty networks so Alaskans can see a provider without a $2,000 plane ticket. Geography should not be a death sentence. • Grow our healthcare workforce from within by supporting union healthcare workers serving Alaskan communities, expanding nursing and behavioral health training at the University of Alaska, and strengthening loan repayment programs. • Improve behavioral healthcare access by expanding mental health and substance misuse services so Alaskans can access care before crises occur.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 18, 2026

Source topic or question: Develop oil and gas and restore renewable-energy tax credits

Candidate campaign source

I’m running to lower our fuel costs and bring energy bills down. I will go to bat for getting the most out of our oil and natural gas, and restore tax credits to bring online new renewable projects.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026