Healthcare is too expensive and too hard to reach in Alaska. Today, I’m releasing my plan to lower costs and expand access across our state. Read the full plan on my website: tombegichforalaska.com/healthcare

Lieutenant Governor announcement coming this Wednesday, May 27, 5–6 PM at Noel Wien Library in Fairbanks. We’ll also be live-streaming on facebook! Hope to see you there!

Honored to attend the Anchorage Remembers Memorial Day event today as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Grateful for all who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. 🇺🇸

Thank you Kodiak for such a great time at Crab Fest! It was great meeting and visiting with so many wonderful people!

Join us this weekend for our first round of campaign volunteer activities! Whether you want to help in the office or take a stroll around Anchorage to place some flyers, head on over to our campaign office at 5915 Lake Otis Pkwy Unit 3 to get started!

In Kodiak for Crab Fest talking about the future of Alaska’s fishing communities and critical infrastructure like Kodiak Harbor. As governor, I’ll work to secure the funding and partnerships needed to keep communities like Kodiak strong for generations to come.

As the school year ends and graduations happen across Alaska, let’s not have another class of kids graduate while we keep failing to solve education funding. Right now, schools are facing uncertainty. Teachers are leaving. Programs are being cut. Families are worried about what comes next. 1/2

🚨 New Alaska Governor numbers just dropped and Tom’s campaign is gaining ground. In the last four weeks, Tom’s lead has grown from 19.0% to 20.8%, expanding his lead as the top candidate in the race!

Some more photos from our fundraiser in Anchorage this past weekend. Thank you to our incredible co-hosts — and especially to newly elected Assembly Member Janice Park for opening her home.

Alaska cannot keep electing governors who keep saying no to ideas that would help everyday Alaskans. The pension veto is another example. We are losing teachers, public safety workers, and experienced public employees because too many people cannot afford to stay in Alaska long term. 1/2

I’ll soon be announcing my pick for Lieutenant Governor — someone I trust completely. A lifelong Alaskan, a strong leader, a hard worker, and someone who cares deeply about the future of this state. Big announcement coming!

What an honor it was to guest conduct at this weekend’s Alaska Youth Orchestra fundraiser! Such a fun evening supporting incredibly talented young musicians. 🎶

I had a great time at the Planned Parenthood Chef’s Table in Anchorage today! It was wonderful to see so many people committed to healthcare and protecting women’s rights.

Feeling very energized from yesterday’s fundraiser in Anchorage! Thank you to Janice Park for her incredible hospitality, and to all the amazing co-hosts who helped make the evening a success. Here are a few moments from last night. Thank you to everyone who supported and made the night so special.

Today, the legislature votes on the Governor’s last appointments. I encourage members of the legislature to vote no on Attorney General Stephen Cox. AG nominee Cox has deeply politicized our Department of Law, signing on to lawsuit after lawsuit tied to national political fights. #AlaskaSky

More Alaskans demand leadership that puts working people first. Thats why things are shifting up here.

Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Juneau Maritime Festival this weekend! ⚓️

After losing my father at just 34, my mother raised six teenage and preteen kids with steady love, encouragement, and perseverance. She always told us to march to our own drummer, to imagine all we might do, and to never believe there were limits to our possibilities. #AlaskaSky 1/2

After meeting with the Anchorage Central Labor Council earlier this week, I jumped on a flight to Fairbanks. It was good to meet with firefighters at the statewide convention and to have a chance to observe part of the negotiations between teachers and the school district in Fairbanks. 1/2

Alaska economic confidence is now at its LOWEST level in 16 years — even lower than during COVID. Meanwhile, high prices are crushing Alaska families and businesses. Do we just sit back and let people struggle, leave, and watch our state decline? 1/3

NEW: Alaska economic confidence is now LOWER than during the depths of COVID. That’s according to 16 years of tracking by Alaska Survey Research. #AlaskaSky

The latest poll released this week from Republican pollster Dittman isn’t close: Tom Begich holds a commanding 3-to-1 lead over the next closest candidate.

Great conversations in Glennallen last weekend at the Copper Valley Chamber of Commerce forum. We talked about Alaska’s future — from education and affordable energy to healthcare and a strong fiscal plan. The campaign trail continues, and I’m looking forward to seeing more of you down the road!

In Fairbanks yesterday, I had a great evening at the Alaska Professional Fire Fighters convention speaking with firefighters and union leaders from across Alaska about protecting defined benefits, supporting organized labor, and investing in the first responders who keep our communities safe.

BREAKING: The latest poll from Republican pollster Dittman Research, conducted April 27–30, shows Tom leading the Republican field by nearly 3-to-1 over the next closest opponent. The Republican race remains wide open, and any candidate could still make the runoff. But we have momentum! #AlaskaSky

Disappointed that today’s veto override did not pass. This was a bipartisan bill to improve our elections — making them more accessible, more transparent, and better for Alaskans, especially in rural communities. As Governor, I will sign this bill.

Yesterday was World Press Freedom Day. Over the next week, Alaska Public Media and others will be doing their pledge drives to support public radio. Other stations, including folks at CoastAlaska and beyond, are doing the same.

This week I spoke at the Medicaid Forum alongside four other candidates for governor. We must protect DenaliCare in the face of ongoing federal efforts to cut or eliminate it. All Alaskans deserve access to affordable, quality healthcare.

Thank you, Glennallen, Chistochina and Copper River Valley communities! In Chistochina, we discussed local concerns about land loss from a Department of Transportation project and realignment. These are the kind of issues that a Governor can troubleshoot on behalf of local communities.

Proud to be endorsed by the American Federation of Government Employees

A few weeks ago in Seward, I had a great conversation with The Seward Folly. We talked about bipartisanship and taking on the challenges facing Alaska — from mental health to public safety to building stronger local economies. Working together is the only way to move Alaska forward.

We need access to affordable healthcare in Alaska. I was proud to join the Alaska Medicaid Coalition at the gubernatorial forum this week. Every Alaskan should be able to access the lifesaving care they need, when they need it.

Governor Mike Dunleavy just vetoed a widely supported, bipartisan election reform bill. This bill was a carefully crafted compromise to ensure meaningful participation in our elections and maintain confidence that our system is free and fair. 1/3

There’s enough money for Alaska to fund schools and all the services Alaskans need. Villages face catastrophic payments for heating oil. Some Alaskans are paying over $10 a gallon for gas. Big Oil is making $3,000 A SECOND in 2026. They don’t need subsidies. They need to be taxed. #akleg

Honored to have the endorsement of my friend and former representative, Harriet Drummond.

After nine years of service on the Anchorage Assembly, my friend and first campaign manager, Felix Rivera, is stepping down. He was honored by the Alaska Leg, along with Chair Chris Constant, as they are term-limited. Thanks for their years of service! And thanks to Felix for his support!

Let’s talk about healthcare in Alaska! Looking forward to joining the Alaska Medicaid Coalition at tomorrow’s Gubernatorial Forum to discuss the future of care across our state.

Gary Stevens and Lyman Hoffman have helped shape Alaska through decades of leadership and service. Wishing you both all the best in this next chapter—and thank you for everything you’ve given to Alaska!

Great conversation with The Northern Light - we talked about energy, education, climate, and what it means to build a state where young people can stay and succeed. We have a responsibility to the next generation. They inherit our challenges, and it’s our job to make sure they have a path forward.

The first cruise ship in Juneau today is a reminder that Alaska still receives funds for the Ocean Rangers program to keep our waters clean. The problem? The current administration has refused to fund the onboard observer program since 2019. #AlaskaSky

I’m proud to earn the unanimous endorsement of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3028. These are federal public employees who help keep Alaska running every day. I’m ready to stand with them and represent them as Governor of Alaska.

I have a plan to lower healthcare costs: 🗻 Expand Denali Care 💊 Cut prescription drug prices 📡 Expand rural telehealth 👩‍⚕️Grow our healthcare workforce No Alaskan should miss lifesaving care because of where they live.

Alaskans have a right to vote and a right to privacy. That’s why I support the ACLU of Alaska and its partners challenging Alaska’s release of unredacted voter data to the federal government. 1/3

Final Round: Tom Begich (D) 53.9% Bernadette Wilson (R) 46.1% An eight point win for Begich in the final round! This is one of a series of several trackers Alaska Survey Research will be doing between now and November. Give us a follow!

New Alaska Survey Research Poll from April 16-19!

Sarah and I took a night off from the campaign trail to celebrate my mom’s 88th birthday—grateful to share a special dinner with a couple of my siblings 🎉 Happy Birthday Mom!

Great conversations this week with current Alaskans and future Alaskans.

We supply the energy. So why are Alaskans paying some of the highest energy costs in America? We’re paying global prices for our own resources — and getting too little in return. This is a system we can fix.

Great running into my good friend Mike Wenstrup at the party convention. He’s been a leader in our party for years and a champion for education. Grateful for his work and friendship. #AlaskaSky

This year’s party convention was packed with energy and full of meaningful conversations. The events were well organized, and we had the chance to connect with community leaders from all across Alaska who are doing important work on the ground.