Taxes
Proposes modernizing oil and corporate taxes, closing an S-corporation tax loophole, and adding nonresident-worker and seasonal-tourism assessments.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Meda DeWitt
Candidate for Governor · Alaska
Running mate: Christopher “Chris” Steere
THE PERSON
Background
Meda DeWitt is a Lingít (Tlingit) educator, traditional healer and community organizer. Her campaign describes work across Tribal, nonprofit, academic and policy settings. Detailed education credentials and employment dates remain unverified.
Roots
- Educator, traditional healer and community organizer
Background sources checked October 31, 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.
Energy
Targets 80% clean electricity by 2045 and rural renewable microgrids; projected savings are campaign estimates.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government Accountability
Proposes an agency-by-agency review of duplicated programs, administrative layers and procurement spending.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Agriculture
Supports regional food hubs and Alaska-first land protections to expand local food production.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.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.