Polling Average
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11.5%
24.7%
15.8%
14.3%
13.3%
6.3%
Republican
Click Bishop
Republican candidate for Governor in Alaska
$870.7K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — Alaska Governor winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.2%chance to win
$870.7KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
Age69 years old (Jul 25, 1957)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundPolitician
Notable personal detailsClark Calvin "Click" Bishop is an American politician and former Alaska State Senator who represented an Interior Alaska district from 2013 to 2024. Before and alongside public service, he worked in heavy construction (including work on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline), served as a labor leader with Operating Engineers Local 302, and has been a placer miner. In 2026, he filed to run for Governor of Alaska and is campaigning on reducing the cost of living and expanding reliable, affordable energy.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 15, 2026
Click Bishop is in the news as a Republican candidate in Alaska’s 2026 governor race, where he has advanced in the top-four primary and is being positioned by supporters as a strong general-election contender. His campaign has centered on energy and infrastructure, including calls to speed up gas line negotiations and lower electricity costs. He has also named Greta Schuerch as his running mate for lieutenant governor.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Opinion: Alaska doesn’t need another plan. It needs a governor who gets things done.
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ADAnchorage Daily News6 months ago
Alaska governor candidate Click Bishop chooses Iñupiaq leader Greta Schuerch as running mate
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Opinion: What will it take to get a gas line?
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Opinion: For Alaska’s future, pick Click
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Latest Polls
Alaska Governor winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Click Bishop currently averages 11.5%, ranking 5th in this race, 1.8 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 11.5%Position: 5thMargin: -1.8 ptsLatest poll: 18.7% (Apr 16 - 19)Polls included: 14
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 16 - 19.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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