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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: DeVries, Edna
Party registration: Republican
Status: Certified
Running mate: George B. Hightower
Campaign address: 1025 Woodstock Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 355-3243
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ednadevries.com
Official candidate statement: https://elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/DEVRIES,%20EDNA_Gov_Eng_06.23.26-PWEB.pdf
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1025 Woodstock Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
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Campaign address: 1025 Woodstock Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 355-3243
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ednadevries.com
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1025 Woodstock Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
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Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 Primary Election certified candidate list
Contest: GOVERNOR / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Candidate on ballot: DeVries, Edna
Party registration: Republican
Status: Certified
Running mate: George B. Hightower
Campaign address: 1025 Woodstock Dr. Palmer, AK 99645
Phone: (907) 355-3243
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ednadevries.com
Official candidate statement: https://elections.alaska.gov/doc/oep/2026/DEVRIES,%20EDNA_Gov_Eng_06.23.26-PWEB.pdf
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Age: 85 Place of Birth: Centur i a , Wis consin Spouse’s Name: Noel Children’s Name s Keith, Teri, Gordon, Katie Occupation: Mayor Length of Residency in Alaska: 50 years Ketchikan, 1967 to 1969 Palmer 1969 to 2000, 2009 to present Juneau 1985 to 1987, 2011 legislative session, Drummond High School UAA Bachelors UAS graduate courses City of Palmer, Treasurer, Council and Mayor Mat - Su Borough, assembly, mayor State Senator Alaska, chairman of Community & Regional Affairs Chairman, Alaska Human Rights Commission, Vice Chair Council on Aging, member Post Secondary Education Commission Republican Party, district chair, state secretary and Republican National Committeewoman Beta Sigma Phi, Valley Board of Realtors, treasurer, chair of ethics committee, Chamber of Commerce member, Women's Aglow
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Age: 85 Place of Birth: Centur i a , Wis consin Spouse’s Name: Noel Children’s Name s Keith, Teri, Gordon, Katie Occupation: Mayor Length of Residency in Alaska: 50 years Ketchikan, 1967 to 1969 Palmer 1969 to 2000, 2009 to present Juneau 1985 to 1987, 2011 legislative session, Drummond High School UAA Bachelors UAS graduate courses City of Palmer, Treasurer, Council and Mayor Mat - Su Borough, assembly, mayor State Senator Alaska, chairman of Community & Regional Affairs Chairman, Alaska Human Rights Commission, Vice Chair Council on Aging, member Post Secondary Education Commission Republican Party, district chair, state secretary and Republican National Committeewoman Beta Sigma Phi, Valley Board of Realtors, treasurer, chair of ethics committee, Chamber of Commerce member, Women's Aglow
Service Organization s Membership: Kiwanis Club, Valley Green Giants, Mat Su Youth sports, King's Chapel, Wasilla, international board of directors God, reading, spending time with family, mentoring, gardening,
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Service Organization s Membership: Kiwanis Club, Valley Green Giants, Mat Su Youth sports, King's Chapel, Wasilla, international board of directors God, reading, spending time with family, mentoring, gardening,
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Alaska needs a government that is responsive, transparent, and accountable. I am committed to leading with integrity, protecting life, strengthening election integrity, responsibly developing natural resources, and supporting strong communities. The government should live within its means, balance budgets, and follow the law regarding the Permanent Fund Dividend. I will not hesitate to use the veto pen when necessary to protect taxpayers, enforce fiscal discipline, and ensure government remains accountable to the people.
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Alaska needs a government that is responsive, transparent, and accountable. I am committed to leading with integrity, protecting life, strengthening election integrity, responsibly developing natural resources, and supporting strong communities. The government should live within its means, balance budgets, and follow the law regarding the Permanent Fund Dividend. I will not hesitate to use the veto pen when necessary to protect taxpayers, enforce fiscal discipline, and ensure government remains accountable to the people.
As the only candidate with both legislative and executive experience, I understand how government works and how to get results. I have exercised executive authority, participated in the impeachment process, and upheld Alaska’s constitutional principles. I will work to restore trust in government, defend individual liberties, and support the reinstatement of Grand Jury righ ts. My goal is to partner with Alaskans to build a stronger economy, safer communities, and greater opportunities for future generations.
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As the only candidate with both legislative and executive experience, I understand how government works and how to get results. I have exercised executive authority, participated in the impeachment process, and upheld Alaska’s constitutional principles. I will work to restore trust in government, defend individual liberties, and support the reinstatement of Grand Jury righ ts. My goal is to partner with Alaskans to build a stronger economy, safer communities, and greater opportunities for future generations.
Expand vocational and trade education pathways
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Expand vocational and trade education pathways
Support responsible oil, gas, mining, and timber development
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Support responsible oil, gas, mining, and timber development
Support for the Arctic Winter Games and Alaska's cultural traditions
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Support for the Arctic Winter Games and Alaska's cultural traditions
Support homeschool families and alternative education options
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Support homeschool families and alternative education options
Invest in strong public schools that prepare Alaska's next generation
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Invest in strong public schools that prepare Alaska's next generation
Alaska's prosperity is tied to its land, its waters, and its resources. Edna supports smart, sustainable development that creates good jobs, strengthens our economy, and protects the country we all love.
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Alaska's prosperity is tied to its land, its waters, and its resources. Edna supports smart, sustainable development that creates good jobs, strengthens our economy, and protects the country we all love.
Reduce regulations that burden small businesses and working Alaskans
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Reduce regulations that burden small businesses and working Alaskans
Strong communities are the foundation of a strong Alaska. Edna will champion the schools, the small businesses, and the public safety that make our towns and neighborhoods thrive.
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Strong communities are the foundation of a strong Alaska. Edna will champion the schools, the small businesses, and the public safety that make our towns and neighborhoods thrive.
As Governor, Edna will implement zero-based budgeting — requiring every state program to justify its costs from scratch each year rather than simply rolling over prior-year spending. She will direct commissioners to audit their departments for program overlaps and redundancies, cutting what doesn't work and investing in what does. The goal is a lean, accountable government that respects every dollar it receives from Alaskans.
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As Governor, Edna will implement zero-based budgeting — requiring every state program to justify its costs from scratch each year rather than simply rolling over prior-year spending. She will direct commissioners to audit their departments for program overlaps and redundancies, cutting what doesn't work and investing in what does. The goal is a lean, accountable government that respects every dollar it receives from Alaskans.
Audit state departments for overlap, redundancy, and waste
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Audit state departments for overlap, redundancy, and waste
The law is the law. Edna will follow the statutory PFD formula — full stop. Alaskans have watched the legislature raid, reduce, and redirect the PFD for years. As Governor, Edna will include the full statutory formula in her budget and advocate publicly for it. The PFD belongs to Alaskans, and it should be treated as a separate appropriation — not something that competes with the operating budget.
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The law is the law. Edna will follow the statutory PFD formula — full stop. Alaskans have watched the legislature raid, reduce, and redirect the PFD for years. As Governor, Edna will include the full statutory formula in her budget and advocate publicly for it. The PFD belongs to Alaskans, and it should be treated as a separate appropriation — not something that competes with the operating budget.
Reduce energy costs for Alaska families and businesses
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Reduce energy costs for Alaska families and businesses
Every child in Alaska deserves an education that fits who they are and where they're going. Edna believes parents — not the state — should be the primary decision-makers in their child's education. She supports school choice and wants the Base Student Allocation (BSA) to follow the student, giving families real flexibility whether they choose public school, vocational training, homeschooling, or advanced academic programs.
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Every child in Alaska deserves an education that fits who they are and where they're going. Edna believes parents — not the state — should be the primary decision-makers in their child's education. She supports school choice and wants the Base Student Allocation (BSA) to follow the student, giving families real flexibility whether they choose public school, vocational training, homeschooling, or advanced academic programs.
Address substance abuse and social issues that drive crime in communities
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Address substance abuse and social issues that drive crime in communities
Maintain reliable service to all coastal communities
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Maintain reliable service to all coastal communities
Advocate for stable, adequate funding for the ferry system
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Advocate for stable, adequate funding for the ferry system
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