Tom Begich for Alaska

As Native American Heritage Month ends, I’m reflecting on what I heard in Southeast: too many barriers and outside rules, and too little respect for local knowledge. Food sovereignty, safety, and self-determination are basic rights. It should be easier for communities to take care of their own.

This Thanksgiving, I'm reminded that too many Alaskan families still struggle to put food on the table while programs like SNAP are politicized. Let's uphold our values and ensure no one goes hungry. If you're able, please support your local food bank or the Food Bank of Alaska: fba.givecloud.co

Thank you for your support Senator Kiehl!

“Tom Begich has the statewide vision Alaska needs. With Tom on the Third Floor, Alaskans will finally have a governor who listens again. I’m ranking Tom Begich #1.” - Senator Jesse Kiehl

I will protect our state’s ability to make decisions based on Alaska’s needs, not outside agendas. And I will ensure that the men and women who serve Alaska are deployed appropriately, lawfully, and with full respect for the rights of every Alaskan.

It is a force reserved for genuine emergencies that threaten the safety of Alaskans.
As Governor, I will insist on full transparency before any outside entity attempts to use Alaska’s Guard members for missions that fall outside their intended role.

I share the Alaska Joint Armed Services Committee's concerns about the federal memo directing the Alaska National Guard to prepare a quick-reaction force for riot control. The National Guard is not a tool for political purposes or routine law enforcement.

Tom Begich, lone Democratic candidate for governor, says state is missing opportunities during tough times Former state senate minority leader says "it's exactly times like this that people should step up" as he faces 12 Republican candidates who have declared so far in 2026 race.

We’re missing chances to build a stronger Alaska - but it’s not too late. I believe in our people, our resilience, and our future. Let’s do this together. www.juneauindependent.com/post/tom-beg...

Thank you for your hospitality, Gustavus! I appreciate you letting me stop by and share my vision for a Southeast with more trade schools and economic opportunity, more tourism and more much-needed housing. Let’s build a future that works for all of us!

Hard work, grit, and local expertise. That’s how we build things in Alaska, and the craftsmen at Small Town Custom Guitars in Gustavus are no different. Homegrown businesses are the lifeblood of the Alaskan economy, and as governor I’ll be a champion for them.

During my visit to Kake, community leaders informed me annual breast cancer screenings couldn’t take place after the ferry bringing the mammogram machines had its voyage suddenly cancelled. Our ferries are a lifeline for Southeast, it’s high time we started prioritizing them.

I’m deeply concerned by the growing Green Crab population in the Southeast. This species is an existential threat to our fishermen and our salmon harvest. All options to eradicate these crabs and protect our fisheries must be on the table.

In Kake, I saw first-hand the impact of my work on the Reads Act. With their Pre-K grant, Kake is building high-quality early education programs that will be rolled into our school funding formula. From Pre-K to UA, I’m committed to building the education system Alaska deserves.

What a joy to spend time in Haines and Klukwan with everyone who came out to our listening tour! Thank you for showing up and speaking out! Together, we can strengthen the ferry system, increase tourism and make sure young Alaskans can afford to stay in the communities they love.

Today is my birthday, but I won’t celebrate while 66K+ Alaskans are losing their food stamps. Other states set aside funds to feed poor families and sued to defend SNAP, but not ours. We must do better. As Governor, I will never back down from a fight to protect my fellow Alaskans.

Thanks to Ketchikan and Saxman for kicking off my Southeast tour with me! You spoke up about what matters: Better schools, affordable housing, reliable ferries and opportunities that keep our young people in Alaska. Change starts by listening, and that’s exactly what we're here to do.

I’m grateful to have the support of so many great friends as I begin my campaign to be Alaska's next governor. Thank you especially to @chairericcroft.bsky.social of @thealaskadems.bsky.social for generously hosting our first fundraiser as we embark on this campaign for a better future for Alaska!

Gubernatorial hopeful Tom Begich brings campaign to the Kenai Peninsula The former democratic state senator says residents in Kenai, Homer and Soldotna are concerned about a lack of affordable housing in the borough.

It was a pleasure to spend some time on the Kenai hearing from folks in Homer, Kenai, and Soldotna and setting out my plans for well-paying jobs, great schools, and bright futures throughout Alaska. I was proud to kick off the listening tour in a place I have loved for so long. shorturl.at/7u5rm

A very happy Diwali to the Hindu community throughout Alaska! May the Festival of Lights bring you good fortune and good luck in the year ahead!

Spoke at the No Kings Rally today. Defending democracy is the job of every Governor. It’s not being a Democrat or a Republican. It’s about being an Alaskan.

Today we observe Alaska Day - celebrating the resiliency and promise of statehood. Reflecting on our past as we plan for our future!

Stop by behind the Kobuk to support Tom Begich for Alaska Governor!

We have hot chocolate and oranges and lots of hope for Alaska’s future.

Tom will be here from 11 am-2 pm.

Join Tom in Ketchikan for Community Conversations. Come have your voice heard! *Details coming soon

So glad to have run into my dear friend Emil Notti at AFN today. 92 young and still going strong!
I'll be back tomorrow and look forward to seeing many more friends and colleagues.

Join us and make sure your next Governor knows what matters to you and your community!

In town for AFN? Join us at The Kobuk this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to have your voice heard by Gubernatorial candidate, Tom Begich. We will have hot chocolate and goodies for you as well as a collection point for dry goods for the hard hit areas of Western Alaska.

If you are able to donate clothing and dry goods, please come see us at The Kobuk this Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and we will transport the goods in a tote to Lynden for shipment out to Western Alaska. Every bit helps.

Mine and Sarah's thoughts are with the family of Ella Mae Kashatok and the families of the two men from the village of Kwigillingok who are still missing. If you can donate funds to the relief efforts, please follow the link on our page (linked from the Alaska Native Heritage Center page).

Join us and make sure your next Governor knows what matters to you and your community!

We have both committed to passing on the donated goods because in a crisis, we are all Alaskans. Thank you Lynden for all you're doing!

Please join us in donating dry goods for Western Alaska disaster relief. If you can't get to Lynden's location, please feel free to get it to my campaign (we can easily be found at AFN Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) or to Click Bishop for Governor.