Following Tom Begich’s announcement, Alaska Democratic Party Chair Eric Croft released the following statement: 

“The race begins with Tom Begich, our first Democrat, announcing that he has filed his letter of intent for Governor. Stressing education, energy, and fiscal sustainability in his press announcement, we know Tom as a facilitator, communicator, and someone who knows how to listen. We’re excited that he will be holding community conversations around the state beginning in October to help inform and support all of our candidates. Tom stresses it is time to move Alaska in a new direction that ensures our kids have a future here, our businesses thrive, and our cultures prosper. 

He’s a longtime friend and activist in the party and, as our former Minority Leader in the Senate, showed us how Democrats can shape the agenda in Juneau and make a difference for all Alaskans. Thank you, Tom, for stepping up!”