Bernadette M. Wilson

Background

• Raised in Anchorage, per the campaign site; founded a commercial waste-management company in 2016 (campaign site). source: bernadetteforgovernor.com
• Former CEO of the Alaska Policy Forum; has led work at Americans for Prosperity; was senior adviser to Nick Begich's congressional campaign (campaign site). source: bernadetteforgovernor.com
• One of three main sponsors of the 2026 effort to repeal ranked-choice voting (Ballot Measure 2), per the campaign site. source: bernadetteforgovernor.com
• Placed second among candidates who remained after withdrawals, with about 10% of the Aug. 18, 2026 primary vote. source: alaskapublic.org
• Running mate Michael K. 'Mike' Shower: FedEx Boeing 777 captain; retired Air Force lieutenant colonel; former state senator. source: bernadetteforgovernor.com

In their own words

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• Own site: resource development (AKLNG, ANWR, Willow, Ambler Road and others), restoring the statutory Permanent Fund dividend, top schools, salmon runs, and small government. source: bernadetteforgovernor.com
• Supports exempting seasonal workers from sick leave and said after the forum Wilson supports repealing both sick leave and the minimum-wage increases from the 2024 measure (Oct. 7, 2026 forum). source: alaskapublic.org

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