Bernadette Wilson
Recent media appearances
Top articles
Alaska Public Media3 takeaways from Alaska's gubernatorial Debate for the StateOct 9, 2026
Anchorage Daily NewsRepublicans at odds over whether voters should 'rank the red' in Alaska governor's raceSep 5, 2026
Alaska Beacon via Alaska Public MediaAlaska gubernatorial candidates highlight contrasting philosophies on oil and gasAug 27, 2026
Overview
Bernadette Wilson was a Republican candidate for Alaska governor in 2026. She owns a garbage-hauling business and is a former talk radio host and conservative activist. She co-chaired Dave Bronson's 2021 Anchorage mayoral campaign, and 2026 was her first run for elected office. adn.com alaskapublic.org
She was the top Republican finisher in the August 2026 primary and advanced to the four-candidate ranked-choice general election. President Donald Trump endorsed her. adn.com alaskapublic.org
Platform
- Says the Permanent Fund Dividend should be paid under the statutory formula.bernadetteforgovernor.com alaskapublic.org
- Says she would oppose increases to the Base Student Allocation not tied to measurable outcomes and consider education savings accounts.bernadetteforgovernor.com
- Proposes an audit of state government for tasks that can be automated and an annual state of the budget address.alaskapublic.org
- Says she opposes new taxes, including tax changes that would take more revenue from oil companies.alaskapublic.org alaskapublic.org 2