[2/2] We need a grid that can stand up to extreme weather, energy that families can actually afford, and emergency shelters that stay powered when people need them most. Resilience isn’t optional anymore.

[1/2] I’m monitoring the situation in Mat-Su closely, and my heart is with every family still without power. But let’s be honest: storms like this are no longer rare, and Alaska can’t be left scrambling.

Thank you for your support Senator Kawasaki! “I know Tom will be a great Governor, because he knows how to get the job done. As Minority Leader he took the lead in fighting for Alaskans, and for us. Working across the aisle, he locked in our priorities and delivered for Alaskans.” - Scott Kawasaki

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

On the eve of the 59th annual AFN Convention, I’m excited to announce the endorsement of Chuck Degnan. A proud Alaska Native, Degnan served our state admirably as a state rep and as the Bering Strait Coastal Resource Service Manager. Proud to have you on the team, Chuck!

Today, we in Alaska proudly celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and in Alaska honor the legacies of our first people. The strength, resiliency and stories of our Alaska Native community deserve our commemoration, but let me be clear: Celebration alone is not enough. (1/2)

Mine and Sarah’s thoughts are with all our friends in Western and Northwest Alaska today. So glad Governor Dunleavy declared a state of emergency. All Alaskans need to stand together today.

Congratulations to Mindy O’Neall, Jim Cooper and all the other newly-elected progressive Alaskans. When you fight for working families and an affordable Alaska, folks listen. Public service is hard work and the highest honor you’ll ever receive. Congratulations again!

Keeping my eye on the storms brewing in the Northwest. Alaska should be gearing up for an immediate response if needed. Being prepared to assist in the face of disasters is a primary responsibility of our Government. Cont'd

For many of us Alaskans, the PFD is essential. Yet this year’s check is among the lowest ever, forcing families into impossible choices. We need a formula Alaskans can count on. One that's affordable, true to our share of Alaska’s oil wealth, and puts the 'permanent' back in Permanent Fund Dividend.

“As Minority Leader in the Senate, Tom knew how to listen, he knew how to lead, and he knew how to get things done. Those are the skills we need now to secure our future. He’ll fight for a fair share of our resources, better schools, and a fair shake for regular Alaskans. That’s just who he is.”

“I’m excited to support Tom Begich for Governor because he has the vision and determination to pursue new, viable opportunities that strengthen our economy, and the skill and temperament to bring people together to find and implement solutions to our challenges.” -Thank you Kay!

Multi-week power outages, annual rate increases in excess of 10% or more, and a grid less reliable than 2/3rds of the country. Alaska deserves a reliable, affordable energy plan that works for all of us, whether you live in the Railbelt or our most rural communities (1/3).

This recent news, if which appears to have been verified by our Legislative leaders and the Governor, creates a serious breach of the public trust. The Permanent Fund is our future. Reckless investments risk everyone’s livelihood. Hidden actions break the public trust.

“Alaska’s governance is now polarized and broken. Tom Begich is the only one I know who can fix it. Let’s give him the chance to do so, for us all." - Rick Steiner, Anchorage Thank you for your support Rick!

As #SuicidePreventionMonth ends, my thoughts are with our veterans, LGBTQ+ youth, and Alaska Native community. The deaths your communities endure are appalling, and I grieve your losses with you. Alaska is facing an epidemic of suicide, it’s time we acted like it.

For the third time this month Washington has slammed Alaska’s families and Alaska's efforts to lower energy costs as winter sets in. We must safeguard our energy future and ensure cheap, reliable, and renewable energy for the the Railbelt, Southeast, and Rural Alaska now.

Think about where Alaska’s economy is. We will always need welders, electricians, mechanics & builders. We’ll need workers trained to help build & maintain a gas pipeline, advance new affordable energy projects, & build and maintain the infrastructure we need in this state - and the needs are many.

Thank you for your support Pat!

High energy costs continue to ripple outward in Alaska. It pulls teachers out of classrooms, forces families to leave their homes and communities, hinders economic opportunity, and pushes too many Alaskans into poverty. This cannot be our future.

Decisions that limit opportunity for Alaska Natives and other Alaskans do not move our state forward. These grants opened doors for students who are working to build skills, strengthen their communities, and prepare Alaska to lead in the Arctic in science and engineering.

Today is a day of national remembrance. It is a day of mourning. On September 11, 2001 we endured an attack on our soil that will never be forgotten and that cost the lives of thousands, forever changing our world.

I was shocked to read today about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Political violence will never solve our differences, it begets more violence. There is no place in America for these senseless acts. Please hold his wife Erika and their two children in your thoughts. We must be better than this.

As the Grandson of a UMW leader on Minnesota’s Iron Range and the child of educators who fought for better working conditions for teachers through the AFT and the NEA, I was raised with union values. The American worker made this country great - not any one person. Let’s honor that today!

Honored to have shared the evening with Keynote Egan Dinner speaker, President of the AFL-CIO Joelle Hall. She talked about the importance of a living wage and bipartisan coalitions to the future of Alaska. I emphasized the importance of education, of getting involved, and building a future together

If Alaska is going to achieve affordable energy, we must keep every option on the table. Cutting this program undermines the needs of Alaskans. As Governor, I will be a relentless advocate for Alaska’s energy independence. Time to put Alaskans first https://bit.ly/EPA_AK

Building Alaska’s Future by Putting Education First. Education is the foundation of a thriving economy. As Governor, I will build on my record of successfully working across party lines and continue bringing people together to put education first, because Alaskans deserve it https://bit.ly/tombegich