Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy, in office since 2018, emphasizes resource development, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. Dunleavy supports expanding oil and gas exploration to boost the state’s economy, advocating for policies to increase resource revenues. He has worked to cut state spending and manage Alaska’s budget shortfalls. Dunleavy is also focused on public safety, particularly addressing the high crime rates in rural Alaska. His administration’s approach to the pandemic included prioritizing Alaska’s economy and a robust vaccine rollout, particularly among Indigenous communities.
