# Begich Picks Hnilicka for Lt Gov

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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: 2026-05-28T04:42:47+00:00
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## Resource

Alaska Democrat Tom Begich just picked his running mate—Julia Hnilicka, a former Biden admin official—just five days before the deadline, sending shockwaves in a crowded gubernatorial race. Hnilicka, 40, brings deep rural Alaska experience and a focus on affordability and Native traditions, despite never holding office before. Begich’s move makes him the first Democratic candidate to lock in a VP pick, as the August 18 primary looms and Republicans dominate the field. 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/d21467a1ab059732

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