Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower says he'll resign to campaign for lieutenant governor

Alaska Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower resigns to focus on his run for lieutenant governor, leaving a vacancy in a heavily conservative district. Governor Mike Dunleavy must appoint a Republican replacement, with confirmation from other Republican senators. Several candidates, including Representatives George Rauscher and Kevin McCabe, are in the running. The appointment could impact the Senate's Republican minority and the upcoming 2026 elections. 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.