Alaska
Alaska’s governor race picks up 17th candidate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Meda DeWitt, a traditional healer and community organizer, announced her candidacy in this year’s gubernatorial race Monday.
DeWitt entered the race as an independent and filed a letter of intent, according to Alaska Public Offices Commission paperwork. DeWitt’s announcement coincided with Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
“Alaska is at a crossroads,” DeWitt said in her announcement. “We can continue down a path of division and short-term thinking, or we can choose a future grounded in courage, cooperation and responsibility to those who come after us. I am running for Governor because I believe in the strength of our people and the promise of this place.”
DeWitt said her campaign will focus on ensuring government transparency, investing in education and public safety and protecting Alaska’s natural resources.
More information can be found on her campaign website medaforalaska.com.
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