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Matt Heilala
Republican candidate for Governor in Alaska
Republican
$870.8K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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0.1%chance to win
$870.8KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePodiatrist (DPM)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationAlaska
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BackgroundPodiatrist (DPM)
EducationArizona State University (W. P. Carey School of Business) — Executive MBA (2019–2021)
Notable personal detailsMatt Andrew Heilala is a Republican candidate for governor of Alaska in the 2026 election cycle. He is a podiatrist (DPM) based in Anchorage and has served as a member/appointee of the Alaska State Medical Board since 2021. Heilala has described being born in Anchorage in 1969 and being raised on the Kenai Peninsula, with early experience in Alaska commercial fishing.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports restricting certain medical treatments for minors and has promoted disciplinary action against providers who deliver gender-affirming care to youth; no broad agenda for government-run universal coverage appears on his campaign materials.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has advocated for restricting abortion protections in Alaska and supported official Medical Board language characterizing late-term abortions as unethical and urging legislative changes to align state law with community values. He has publicly pushed for reducing the scope of abortion access while serving on the Alaska State Medical Board.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Matt Heilala is in the news because he is running in Alaska’s crowded 2026 governor race, where candidates must choose a lieutenant governor running mate to qualify for the primary ballot. Recent coverage says he had not yet selected a running mate as the filing deadline approached. He is also mentioned in broader Alaska election coverage as part of the state’s competitive 2026 primary season.
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Articles
TBThe Boston Globe4 months ago
Alaska canadiate with same name as Senator Dan Sullivan is ineligible
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Crum, Claman pick running mates as Alaska governor candidates scramble to finalize tickets
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ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the primary election
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
For 17 Alaska governor candidates, primary election success may rely on name ID and hard work
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