Budget
Proposes zero-based budgeting and stabilized revenue budgeting.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Dave Bronson
Candidate for Governor · Alaska
Running mate: Josh Church
THE PERSON
Background
Dave Bronson is a former Anchorage mayor and Air Force pilot. His campaign describes more than thirty years in Alaska and his role in cofounding the Alaska Family Council.
Roots
- Former Anchorage mayor
- Former Air Force B-1 and B-52 pilot
- Alaska Family Council cofounder
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THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Permanent Fund
Proposes a modern endowment model for the Permanent Fund; the reviewed policy index does not give implementation details.
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Supports road access and development of state land for family housing.
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Calls for restoring investigative grand jury independence.
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Calls for ending destructive trawling.
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Supports a workforce-focused approach to public education; the policy index labels this the Alaska 10/10 plan.
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Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
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