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Republican
Nancy Dahlstrom
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$183.0K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age68 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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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Nancy Dahlstrom is in the news because she said she is dropping out of Alaska’s crowded 2026 governor’s race just ahead of the filing deadline. The race has since filled out into a large field, with 17 candidates filing for the open seat. Earlier, she also drew attention for saying Alaska would keep control of its election processes under a data-sharing agreement with the Justice Department.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
For 17 Alaska governor candidates, primary election success may rely on name ID and hard work
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Early shakeup as Alaska candidates have until 5 p.m. Monday to file for office
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Crum, Claman pick running mates as Alaska governor candidates scramble to finalize tickets
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ADAnchorage Daily News5 months ago
Opinion: Alaska’s elections belong to Alaska
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Polls
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Total 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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