Why are you running for the U.S. House of Representatives?
U.S. Representative
Mary Peltola
Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative
I am running for office because I want to be an effective and representative advocate for Alaskans and Americans. My priorities in Congress are fish, family and freedom. Our food, culture, lifestyles and jobs are all interconnected with our environment, and we need to improve our efforts toward responsibly looking after our resources. I also want to be an advocate for our hardworking families, ensuring that each person gets equitable access to employment, education and health care. I believe in protecting the freedoms of American citizens, whether it is the right for women to make decisions about their bodies or the liberty needed by eligible citizens to own guns, a necessity for hunting and feeding Alaskan families. In my current tenure in Congress and in the future, I will work collaboratively with all representatives, just as I did with the Bush Caucus, together with all Alaska voters to get legislation passed needed to improve the lives of all Alaskans. I am going to represent the diverse set of opinions that Alaskans hold.
Sarah Palin
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative
I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives because Don Young’s passing left Alaska without its most effective advocate in Washington. Our state needs someone who can hit the ground running and leverage existing relationships to make a positive difference. I’ve spent my adult life in Alaska politics and for over a decade. I’ve traveled the state and our country campaigning for commonsense constitutional candidates to help put them in office, including many who are now hugely influential in Congress. I have the experience and know-how to govern effectively from day one, and I don’t have to spend years developing relationships and working my way up the seniority ladder. I’m running because I bring something to the table that nobody else in this race can: the ability to wield influence in Congress and effectively advocate for Alaska’s interests starting on my first day in office.
Chris Bye
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Representative
Typical Alaskans can make better decisions than groomed or professional politicians. Professional politicians from both the Republican and Democrat parties have failed us. They have enslaved countless future generations with $31 trillion of national debt (and growing). These same parties have given us the Patriot Act and 20-plus years of war. The parties continue to dive toward activism, corporate protectionism and away from good governance. Should a D or R win in November, one thing is sure, they will have a dance partner in D.C., and it will not be us Alaskans. I aim to change this. Sitting on the sideline is no longer an option. By running, I hope to encourage more typical independent-minded Alaskans to run for office, giving other Alaskans better representation through a diverse field of candidates.
Nick Begich
Republican candidate for U.S. Representative
If we are going to successfully represent Alaska’s role in our nation to the rest of Congress, it will require someone to make what I call the “business case for Alaska.” I support resource development across the board, and I will never compromise on the freedoms guaranteed to each of us under the U.S. Constitution. I’m running for Congress to bring new energy, new perspectives and new solutions to the job. I will work hard to provide the leadership and representation the people of Alaska deserve.