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2026 Alaska Governor and Lieutenant Governor — Top-Four Primary · August 18, 2026
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Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 Primary Election certified candidate list
Contest: GOVERNOR / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Candidate on ballot: Bishop, Click
Party registration: Republican
Status: Certified
Running mate: Greta Schuerch
Campaign address: 3109 National Park Service Road #A12 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 957-4976
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.clickbishopforgovernor.com
Official candidate statement: https://elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/BISHOP,%20CLICK_Gov_Eng_06.25.26-PWeb.pdf
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3109 National Park Service Road #A12 Juneau, AK 99801
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Campaign address: 3109 National Park Service Road #A12 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 957-4976
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.clickbishopforgovernor.com
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3109 National Park Service Road #A12 Juneau, AK 99801
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Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 Primary Election certified candidate list
Contest: GOVERNOR / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Candidate on ballot: Bishop, Click
Party registration: Republican
Status: Certified
Running mate: Greta Schuerch
Campaign address: 3109 National Park Service Road #A12 Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 957-4976
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.clickbishopforgovernor.com
Official candidate statement: https://elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/BISHOP,%20CLICK_Gov_Eng_06.25.26-PWeb.pdf
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Age: 69 Place of Birth: Mexico, Missouri Spouse’s Name: Darlene Children’s Names: Lisa and Lori Occupation: Miner Length of Residency in Alaska: 67 Fairbanks resident since 1973. Lived across Interior, Yukon Delta, Northern, and Southeast Alaska regions, following work opportunities with my father and later my own.
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Age: 69 Place of Birth: Mexico, Missouri Spouse’s Name: Darlene Children’s Names: Lisa and Lori Occupation: Miner Length of Residency in Alaska: 67 Fairbanks resident since 1973. Lived across Interior, Yukon Delta, Northern, and Southeast Alaska regions, following work opportunities with my father and later my own.
Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, 1974 Commissioner, Alaska DOLWD (2007 – 2012) Alaska State Senate (2013 – 2025) Senate Finance (2013 – 2025); Vice Chair (2018 – 2020), Co - Chair (2020 – 2022) Senate CRA (2018 – 2020) Senate Labor & Commerce (2020 – 2022) Senate Resources (2012 – 2018); Co - Chair (2022 – 2024) Senate Coastal Caucus Energy Council (14 states, 2 Canadian Provinces) 2013 - 2025, Co - Chairman 2022 IUOE Training Trust, 1991 - 2006, Northern Region Apprenticeship and Statewide Administrator.
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Lathrop High School, Fairbanks, 1974 Commissioner, Alaska DOLWD (2007 – 2012) Alaska State Senate (2013 – 2025) Senate Finance (2013 – 2025); Vice Chair (2018 – 2020), Co - Chair (2020 – 2022) Senate CRA (2018 – 2020) Senate Labor & Commerce (2020 – 2022) Senate Resources (2012 – 2018); Co - Chair (2022 – 2024) Senate Coastal Caucus Energy Council (14 states, 2 Canadian Provinces) 2013 - 2025, Co - Chairman 2022 IUOE Training Trust, 1991 - 2006, Northern Region Apprenticeship and Statewide Administrator.
IUOE Local 302, Alaska Miners Association, Pioneers of Alaska, NRA, University of Alaska CTE, Alaska Works Partnership, Alaska Trappers Association, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
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IUOE Local 302, Alaska Miners Association, Pioneers of Alaska, NRA, University of Alaska CTE, Alaska Works Partnership, Alaska Trappers Association, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
Public service, history, mining, hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmachining, dogmushing.
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Public service, history, mining, hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmachining, dogmushing.
Other (Biographical Information): Thomas Cashen Award, 2008; Workforce Investment Board Resolution of Recognition, 2009; spearheaded a nationally recognized gasline training program, 2009; AFL - CIO Senator Johnny Ellis Legislator Award, 2024.
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Other (Biographical Information): Thomas Cashen Award, 2008; Workforce Investment Board Resolution of Recognition, 2009; spearheaded a nationally recognized gasline training program, 2009; AFL - CIO Senator Johnny Ellis Legislator Award, 2024.
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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.
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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.
Strong Education Education is the key to Alaska’s future. I support investing in students, teachers, career and technical education, apprenticeships, workforce development, and higher education that prepare Alaskans for good - paying careers and create opportunities for youn g people to build their future here at home.
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Strong Education Education is the key to Alaska’s future. I support investing in students, teachers, career and technical education, apprenticeships, workforce development, and higher education that prepare Alaskans for good - paying careers and create opportunities for youn g people to build their future here at home.
Growing Alaska’s Economy As a former Commissioner of Labor and longtime State Senator, I understand what it takes to grow opportunity. I support responsible resource development, infrastructure investment, and policies that encourage private - sector growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. My goal is to create jobs, attract investment, and reverse outmigration.
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Growing Alaska’s Economy As a former Commissioner of Labor and longtime State Senator, I understand what it takes to grow opportunity. I support responsible resource development, infrastructure investment, and policies that encourage private - sector growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility. My goal is to create jobs, attract investment, and reverse outmigration.
Sustainable Fisheries Alaska’s fisheries are central to our economy and way of life. I support science - based management informed by traditional knowledge to protect these resources and ensure future generations and river and coastal communities continue to benefit.
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Sustainable Fisheries Alaska’s fisheries are central to our economy and way of life. I support science - based management informed by traditional knowledge to protect these resources and ensure future generations and river and coastal communities continue to benefit.
Ensure fisheries decisions are balanced, transparent, and sustainable.
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Ensure fisheries decisions are balanced, transparent, and sustainable.
Invest more in Career & Technical Education, apprenticeships, and workforce training.
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Invest more in Career & Technical Education, apprenticeships, and workforce training.
Lower costs for businesses.
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Lower costs for businesses.
Build large-scale renewable hydroelectric power.
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Build large-scale renewable hydroelectric power.
A lifelong Republican, Click is an Alaskan first, and knows that leading is about bringing people together to get things done. To change course from the current outmigration trend, Alaska must ensure our kids and grandkids have reasons to stay—strong schools, good jobs, and wages to support their families.
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A lifelong Republican, Click is an Alaskan first, and knows that leading is about bringing people together to get things done. To change course from the current outmigration trend, Alaska must ensure our kids and grandkids have reasons to stay—strong schools, good jobs, and wages to support their families.
Support early learning.
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Support early learning.
Invest more in fisheries science.
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Invest more in fisheries science.
Complete the Railbelt transmission upgrades.
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Complete the Railbelt transmission upgrades.
Maximize the value of Alaska's natural gas.
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Maximize the value of Alaska's natural gas.
Provide stable, predictable education funding.
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Provide stable, predictable education funding.
Improve student outcomes.
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Improve student outcomes.
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