Resource development
Supports oil, gas, mining and timber development with permitting reform.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Treg Taylor
Candidate for Governor · Alaska
Running mate: Candi English
THE PERSON
Background
Treg Taylor is a former Alaska attorney general whose career includes commercial litigation and legal work for McKinley Capital Management and ASRC Energy Services. He served as attorney general from 2021 to August 2025.
Roots
- Former Alaska attorney general and deputy attorney general
- Commercial litigation and corporate counsel experience
Education
- U.S. Air Force Academy · attendance; no completed degree stated
- Brigham Young University · bachelor’s degree in political science and law degree
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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.
Fisheries
Supports Alaska-first fishing rules, ending seabed-damaging practices and enforcement against foreign fish mislabeling.
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Supports the largest affordable dividend and constitutional protection for the PFD.
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Supports public schools, correspondence education and workforce preparation.
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Supports stronger action against crime; the reviewed page does not specify a comprehensive criminal-justice plan.
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Opposes additional federal restrictions on gun ownership.
Source checked October 29, 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.