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Republican
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$218.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Bernadette Wilson is trading at 28% to win the Alaska Governor winner? (Person) on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationAlaska
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
Notable personal detailsBernadette M. Wilson is a Republican candidate for Governor of Alaska in 2026. She is an Anchorage-based small business owner and entrepreneur, and has led conservative advocacy and policy organizations, including serving as interim executive director/CEO of the Alaska Policy Forum and as state director for Americans for Prosperity–Alaska. Wilson has also worked in media as a television and radio host and is the majority owner of the Anchorage waste management company Denali Disposal.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates for small government, economic freedom, and restoring the Permanent Fund Dividend while opposing new taxes. She has signed a no-tax pledge and promotes across-the-board spending cuts and right-sizing government to preserve the PFD and reduce government size. Her campaign emphasizes developing natural resources and pro-growth, pro-business policies as ways to revive Alaska’s economy.
Healthcare
The candidate has taken public positions on reproductive-health policy (supported parental-notification for minors seeking abortions and has been active in rallies critical of Planned Parenthood). There is no clear, detailed statement on broader health‑care system policy (Medicaid, ACA, public option, Medicare for All) on the campaign’s issues pages or other readily available campaign materials.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has a history of supporting parental-notification requirements for minors seeking abortion and has been active in conservative campaigns aimed at restricting abortion access. Her public activity includes managing a 2010 ballot initiative that would have required parental notification for minors seeking abortions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports developing Alaska’s oil, gas, and mineral resources and prioritizes energy development and economic growth while also expressing interest in protecting fisheries. Policy language emphasizes building infrastructure and resource development (AKLNG, NPRA, ANWR, Willow, Ambler Road) rather than aggressive emissions-reduction measures.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
Bernadette Wilson is in the news as a Republican candidate in Alaska’s governor race, where she has been promoting larger Permanent Fund dividend promises to voters. She also recently drew criticism after the sons of former Gov. Wally Hickel asked her to stop using his image and legacy in campaign materials. The race is active ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, with candidates still campaigning for spots in the November general election.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News13 days ago
Hickel descendants ask Bernadette Wilson to stop using former governor’s image in her campaign
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Candidates pour their own money into Alaska governor’s race
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 days ago
Opinion: The full PFD swarm is back, and it’s hungry for your vote
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ADAnchorage Daily News4 days ago
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the primary election
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Latest Polls
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Bernadette Wilson currently averages 17.3%, ranking second in this race, 8.4 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 17.3%Position: secondMargin: -8.4 ptsLatest poll: 21.8% (Apr 16 - 19)Polls included: 19
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 16 - 19.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
Endorsers of Bernadette Wilson for Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
District 28 Republicans
Elected official
District 28 Republicans endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor.
Districts 6, 9, 11, 26, and 30 Republicans
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Districts 6, 9, 11, 26, and 30 Republicans endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor.
Alaska Republican Party District 6
Elected official
Alaska Republican Party District 6 endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor.
Valley Republican Women's Club
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Valley Republican Women's Club endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor.
Valley Republican Women of Alaska
Elected official
Valley Republican Women of Alaska endorsed Bernadette Wilson for governor.
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