Matt Claman Joins Alaska Governor Race

State Senator Matt Claman of Anchorage announces his candidacy for governor, becoming the fourteenth person in the race. Claman, an attorney and former Anchorage Assembly chair, emphasizes his commitment to safe streets, excellent schools, business-friendly regulations, and a growing economy. He has served in the legislature for nearly eleven years and chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. Claman is the third current or former legislator to signal an intent to run for the states top executive position, joining Senator Shelley Hughes and former Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower. Clamans entry also marks him as the second Democrat in the gubernatorial race, following former Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich. The field is growing, with fourteen candidates having either announced their bids or filed the necessary paperwork. Candidates have until June first, two thousand twenty-six, to officially file for the gubernatorial 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.