The Long Story:
Alaskans are unique.
We are resilient, hardworking, and ambitious.
We understand the challenges that come with living in a place like ours, and we take those challenges in stride – always persevering with our fellow Alaskans by our side.
7 Core Values
From Juneau to Utqiaġvik, the beauty, and ruggedness of the landscape have sculpted the way we live our lives. Alaskans put community first through hard work and a sense of togetherness and unity rarely seen elsewhere.
As Democrats, we are guided by certain shared AK values that are the foundation of our party. Everything from the actions we take in our communities, to the policies we champion, are grounded in these shared values:
- VALUE 1: EMPATHY
- VALUE 2: TRUTH
- VALUE 3: Equity
- VALUE 4: SERVICE
- VALUE 5: PROGRESS
- VALUE 6: RESPONSIBILITY
- VALUE 7: ETHICS
To us, these values are more than just words.
We are community members.
We are friends.
We are family.
We are neighbors.
We are Democrats.
We are Alaskans.
Living in our great state comes with a set of distinct circumstances that the Democrats of the Lower 48 just don’t get.
Alaska is unique – so too are the people of Alaska.
As Democrats, we tell our story through an Alaska lens; a story steeped in our rich tradition and driven by our shared values.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. The party’s members are voters nationwide who identify with and support the basic principles of the party. Individual candidates, voters, and elected officials may all have different viewpoints on any given issue, but in modern times Democrats have always stood for an economy that benefits all Americans as well as equality and civil rights.
The Democratic Party is organized into a national committee, a state committee in each state, and numerous regional committees. The Alaska Democratic Party (ADP) embodies the explicit and distinct ideals of Alaskans. ADP has representation on the Democratic National Committee, where we are on an equal footing with the other 49 states.
Our state and local committees serve two primary functions: they elect delegates that represent them at higher levels by voting for officers and policies, and they work locally to help get Democrats elected to office at all levels.
The Alaska Democratic Party has a long, proud history in Alaska that predates statehood. Today, over 75,000 Alaskans are registered members of the Alaska Democratic Party.
Alaska voters can choose a party when they register to vote.
The state party performs many functions, all ultimately designed to help Democrats win elected offices.
- We organize to recruit volunteers to go door to door for our issues and our candidates.
- We coordinate state-wide campaigns for general elections every two years, and help recruit volunteers for dozens of local campaigns.
- Through our coordinated campaigns and during off-cycles, we recruit, support, and train candidates who share our values and ideals.
- We assist regional Democratic committees around Alaska.
- We send out email announcements and newsletters to interested Democrats about party activities, volunteer opportunities, and events.
- We operate our own state Voter File, used by candidates to contact voters in their districts.