THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
James W. “JP4” Parkin
Candidate for Governor · Alaska
Running mate: Ramadhani “Ram” Greer
THE PERSON
Background
James Parkin is a Navy veteran and educator. His documented training includes undergraduate study at Lewis-Clark State College and a graduate qualification from the University of Alaska Southeast.
Roots
- Career: Navy service; teaching
Education
- Lewis-Clark State College · bachelor’s degree, 1985
- University of Alaska Southeast · graduate degree, 2003
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Alaska Division of Elections — certified 2026 general-election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.