Republicans Nick Begich and Sarah Palin, Libertarian Chris Bye and incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola are running for Alaska’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Begich said Alaska has always offered the possibility of generational wealth. “As we think about the future of the state, I think it’s really important that we look to the resources that we offer, both in this traditional energy economy, and sort of the new energy economy that’s emerging over the next several decades, Alaska has a role to play. We can build a tremendous set of opportunities, not just for ourselves, but for generations to come.
According to Begich, people need to step up to serve at all levels of government. “Whether that be at school boards, or city assemblies or state house office, state senate, or some of these statewide races, we’ve got to refresh leadership, and this is something that I’ve felt like I was able to contribute something new to the conversation, coming from that business perspective, coming from that private sector perspective.
Bye hopes his run inspires more Alaskans to run for office. “This state has an abundance of incredibly bright people. I mean, I met so many bright people out in the bush, or out in Delta, or in Matsu, or in Anchorage, that would be better suited sitting in this chair than me, and I would vote for them in a heartbeat.”
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