2018 Alaska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage

OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)

Abortion     Lisa Murkowski: Joined Democrats to fund Planned Parenthood.     Mike Chenault: Says he's pro life defending a sidelined anti-abortion bill.     Charlie Huggins: Supports mandatory ultrasounds.

Budget & Economy     Mike Chenault: Believes in both budget cuts and selective revenue sources.

Civil Rights     Mike Chenault: Lambasted laughing at same-sex equality issue, apologizes.

Corporations     Bill Walker: Invest 1% from Permanent Fund in new business startups.     Mike Chenault: I know how business works and I know how government works.

Crime     Mike Dunleavy: Let's shut down crime instead of sweeping it under the rug.     Mike Chenault: Was co-signer of mandate requesting prison reform solutions.     Charlie Huggins: Oppose leniency for criminals; support protection for victim.

Drugs     Mike Dunleavy: Comprehensive approach including prosecution & interdiction.     Bill Walker: Let states continue to experiment with pot.

Education     Mark Begich: Guarantee school funding; endorsed by state NEA.     Mike Dunleavy: Manager of cutting-edge statewide teacher mentor project.     Bill Walker: Expand voucher eligibility.     Mike Chenault: Students futures depend on an education that prepares them.

Energy & Oil     Mark Begich: Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development.     Mike Dunleavy: Backs Donlin goldmine/pipeline, for huge energy opportunity.     Mike Chenault: Natural gas pipeline & North Slope development are crucial.     Charlie Huggins: Endorses oil tax reform to increase production.

Environment     Bill Walker: Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead.     Mark Begich: Supports the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.     Mike Dunleavy: Opposes the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.     Mike Dunleavy: Monetize timber instead of letting it burn or rot.     Bill Walker: Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring.     Mark Begich: Gold mine can co-exist with Native subsistence lifestyle.     Mead Treadwell: Mines employ a lot of people; open Donlin gold mine.     Bill Walker: State should address climate change.

Free Trade     Bill Walker: Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China.

Gun Control     Mike Chenault: Backs new law that allows concealed weapons across state.     Charlie Huggins: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.     Sean Parnell: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.

Health Care     Bill Walker: 2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out.     Mike Dunleavy: Eliminate all health care assistance by government.     Bill Walker: Bipartisan compromise on healthcare.     Mike Chenault: Any expansion of Medicaid must be result of careful analysis.

Immigration     Mike Dunleavy: Against relaxing immigration laws for refugees.     Mike Chenault: Proposes bill that could mean certain deportation by judges.

Jobs     Mead Treadwell: Exporting raw materials means exporting jobs.

Principles & Values     Bill Walker: Unity ticket: running as Independent with Democrat Lt. Gov.

Tax Reform     Mead Treadwell: Invest Permanent Fund to create dividends instead of taxes.

Technology     Mike Chenault: Priority in budget for renewable energy infrastructure.     Mike Dunleavy: Put infrastructure funds into maintenance, not just building.

Welfare & Poverty     Mike Dunleavy: Alaska has gone from hand-up to a handout welfare state.

Click for quotations from other sources by: Bill Walker Alaska Independent Governor Charlie Huggins Alaska Republican candidate for governor of Alaska Lisa Murkowski Republican Sr Senator Alaska Mark Begich Alaska Democratic candidate for governor Mead Treadwell Alaska Republican Lt. Governor Mike Chenault Alaska Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy Alaska Republican candidate for governor of Alaska Sean Parnell Alaska Republican Governor