Alaska Senate minority leader will resign Monday for lieutenant governor campaign

Alaska Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower is stepping down to focus on his new campaign role as Bernadette Wilson's running mate in her gubernatorial bid. His departure leaves a vacancy in the Senate and leadership position, with a local district vote and governor's selection process to fill his seat. Shower won't endorse anyone to replace him and hopes for a quick transition before the holidays and legislative session. He and Wilson prioritize election reform, adding to the already crowded 2026 Alaska governor race. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.