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Republican
Nancy Dahlstrom
Republican candidate for Governor in Alaska
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$611.2K
NOV 3, 2027
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$611.2KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age69 years old (Aug 13, 1957)
GenderFemale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSkyview High School (Smithfield, Utah) — graduated 1975
Notable personal detailsNancy Dahlstrom is an American politician who has served as Alaska’s 15th lieutenant governor since December 5, 2022. A Republican, she previously served in the Alaska House of Representatives (2003–2010) and later held executive-branch roles including senior military affairs advisor to the governor and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections. She has been based in the Eagle River area and has worked in both public service and the private sector.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports fiscal responsibility, protecting the Permanent Fund Dividend, cutting waste, and tax cuts to allow Alaskans to keep more of their earnings while promoting resource development and job growth.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health care, with emphasis on mental health and veterans’ health resources; has sponsored and cosponsored Medicaid-related legislation (e.g., restoring/reinstating Medicaid adult dental services).
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Immigration & Border
Nancy Dahlstrom supports closing the U.S. border, building/strengthening border barriers, tighter enforcement against undocumented immigrants, and deportation of those she describes as here illegally. She has said border closure and revamping the immigration system are top priorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Nancy Dahlstrom has aligned with pro‑life groups and spoken in favor of faith‑based, pro‑family positions on abortion; she has indicated support for parental involvement in minors’ abortion decisions. Her public comments and appearances link her to Republican efforts in Alaska to restrict abortion access while leaving policy debate to state-level action.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding Alaska energy production (oil, gas, LNG) and reducing barriers to development while promoting a diverse energy mix including micro‑nuclear and renewables to lower costs and ensure energy independence. Emphasizes speeding permitting and market-friendly reforms, backing responsible fossil‑fuel development as central to the state economy and energy security.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and defending law‑abiding Alaskans’ right to own and use firearms; emphasizes backing law enforcement, being tough on crime, and rejecting calls to defund police. Positions favor protecting gun rights while addressing public safety through law enforcement and corrections reforms.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Nancy Dahlstrom is in the news because she dropped out of Alaska’s crowded 2026 governor’s race ahead of the filing deadline. The race is moving toward the Aug. 18 primary, where the top four candidates will advance to the general election. She has also been tied to Alaska election policy, including state efforts on proof-of-citizenship voting rules and a recent clarification that Alaska keeps control over its own voter rolls.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
For 17 Alaska governor candidates, primary election success may rely on name ID and hard work
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ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Early shakeup as Alaska candidates have until 5 p.m. Monday to file for office
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ADAnchorage Daily News3 months ago
Crum, Claman pick running mates as Alaska governor candidates scramble to finalize tickets
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ADAnchorage Daily News7 months ago
Opinion: Alaska’s elections belong to Alaska
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Latest Polls
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Nancy Dahlstrom currently averages 16.4%, ranking second in this race, 5.5 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 16.4%Position: secondMargin: -5.5 ptsLatest poll: 6.0% (Oct 17 - 23)Polls included: 15
Average recalculated from polls through Oct 17 - 23.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$996.2K
$747.1K
$498.1K
$249.0K
$0
2024
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$996.2K
$205.8K
$790.4K
$32.9K
Source: FEC
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