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Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$133.8K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
Age68 years old (Jul 25, 1957)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundPolitician
EducationLathrop High School (Fairbanks, Alaska), graduate (1974)
Notable personal detailsClark Calvin “Click” Bishop is an American politician and labor/workforce development administrator who served as a Republican member of the Alaska Senate (2013–2025). He previously served as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (2007–2012) under Governors Sarah Palin and Sean Parnell. He is a graduate of Lathrop High School in Fairbanks and worked in Alaska’s heavy construction and workforce training programs before holding public office.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Click Bishop has supported tax changes both to raise and to reduce revenue: he voted for major oil tax reform (SB21) that reduced taxes on the oil industry and has proposed measures to raise revenue for state services such as a small employee “education” head tax and a gasoline/registration fee increase to fund road maintenance. His positions show a pragmatic, issue-specific approach rather than a consistent single-axis stance on taxes.
Healthcare
Supports targeted expansions of Medicaid and voted in favor of bills that extend Medicaid-covered services (including postpartum coverage and school-based mental health services). Has shown support for using state programs to increase access to health services for vulnerable populations.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion except in cases necessary to save the life of the mother. No public campaign position page on reproductive rights was found on the candidate’s campaign site.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes cheap, reliable energy and lowering energy costs for Alaskans while supporting development of the state’s oil and gas resources. He has supported oil-industry–friendly policies (including backing SB 21 tax changes) and criticized federal limits on drilling and EPA regulations, while prioritizing energy independence and resource development over aggressive emissions restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Click Bishop is running for Alaska governor and recently named Greta Schuerch, an Alaska Native corporation board member and mining company adviser, as his lieutenant governor running mate. He is one of 18 candidates in the race, with filing deadlines and Alaska’s top-four primary system shaping the contest. Recent coverage also places him in the broader debate over Alaska’s 2026 elections and voting rules.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
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UNU.S. News & World Report3 months ago
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Polls
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
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