Most candidates for Alaska governor pledge to live in Juneau if elected

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 768

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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Three of the four Alaska candidates for governor told a Juneau crowd they would live and maintain the seat of government in the state’s Southeast Alaska capital city at a forum in Juneau on Wednesday.

The candidates’ commitment signals the potential for a significant shift. Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who has served for eight years and cannot run again because of term limits, has maintained his primary residence in Wasilla and conducted state …

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