# Alaska Governor’s Race Tightens

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-30T08:41:11+00:00
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## Resource

Alaska’s governor’s race is boiling down to the wire as candidates race to lock in their running mates before Monday’s deadline. With Mike Dunleavy out, the field is wide open—and picking a lieutenant governor is make-or-break for ballot access. Matt Heilala, a Republican millionaire, has chosen Jesse Sumner, a seasoned lawmaker who backs Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system. Lesil McGuire, a longtime legislator also running for governor, supports keeping the current voting system for industry stability. Edna DeVries, Mat-Su mayor, picked Dr. George Hightower, while nonpartisan Meda DeWitt tapped Christopher Steere—her campaign manager. With the deadline fast approaching, every move counts as campaigns scramble to finalize their tickets and shape the future of Alaska’s leadership. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d13b7b6fd025e4b4

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