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Governors (2026 election unless otherwise noted;

AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
vs.Click Bishop(R)
vs.Nancy Dahlstrom(R)
vs.Tom Begich(D)
vs.Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins(D)
vs.Bernadette Wilson(R)
vs.Bill Walker(I)

AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
vs.Doug Jones(D)
vs.Tommy Tuberville(R)
vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
vs.Fredrick Love(D)

AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
vs.Andy Biggs(R)
vs.David Schweikert(R)
vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R,withdrew)

CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Steve Hilton(R)
vs.Katie Porter(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Antonio Villaraigosa(D)
vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L,withdrew)

CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
vs.Greg Lopez(R then I)
vs.Barbara Kirkmeyer(R)
vs.Victor Marx(R)
vs.Scott Bottoms(R)
vs.Michael Bennet(D)
vs.Phil Weiser(D)

CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
vs.Ryan Fazio(R)
vs.Susan Bysiewicz(D for Lt.Gov.)
vs.Jen Tooker(R,withdrew)

FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
vs.Jay Collins(R)
vs.Paul Renner(R)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R then D)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)

GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
vs.Rick Jackson(R nominee)
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Burt Jones(R)
vs.Geoff Duncan(R then D)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D nominee)
vs.Mike Thurmond(D)
vs.Chase Oliver(L)

HI: Josh Green(D)
vs.Gary Cordery (R)
vs.Donovan Dela Cruz(D)

IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
vs.Zach Lahn(R)
vs.Brad Sherman(R)
vs.Randy Feenstra(R)
vs.Rob Sand(D)

ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
vs.Terri Pickens(D)

IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
vs.Darren Bailey(R)

KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
vs.Adam Hamilton(D)
vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

KY (2027): Incumbent Andy Beshear(D, term-limited)
vs.Jacqueline Coleman(D)
vs.Rocky Adkins(D)

LA (2027): Incumbent Jeff Landry(R)
vs.(no opponent yet)

MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
vs.Mike Kennealy(R)
vs.Mike Minogue(R)

MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
vs.Dan Cox(R)
vs.Christopher Bouchat(R,withdrew)

ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
vs.Hannah Pingree(D nominee)
vs.Robert Charles(R nominee)
vs.Rick Bennett(independent)
vs.Shenna Bellows(D)
vs.Troy Jackson(D)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)

MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
vs.Aric Nesbitt(R)
vs.Perry Johnson(R)
vs.Jocelyn Benson(D)
vs.John James(R)
vs.Mike Cox(R)
vs.Tom Leonard(R)
vs.Mike Duggan(I)
vs.Garlin Gilchrist(D,withdrew)

MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
vs.Lisa Demuth(R)
vs.Mike Lindell(R)
vs.Amy Klobuchar(D)
vs.Scott Jensen(R,run for Auditor)
vs.Jeff Johnson(R,withdrew)

MS (2027): Incumbent Tate Reeves(R, term-limited)
vs.Andy Gipson(R)
vs.Philip Gunn(R)
vs.Shad White(R)

NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)
vs.Rick Beard(LMP)

NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
vs.Jon Kiper(I)
vs.Cinde Warmington(D)

NJ (2025):
Mikie Sherrill (D), U.S. Rep. NJ-11.
vs.Jack Ciattarelli (R), State Assemblyman (2011-2018).

NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
vs.Deb Haaland(D)
vs.Gregg Hull(R)
vs.Steve Lanier(R)

NV: Aaron Ford(D)
vs.Joe Lombardo(R)

NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
vs.Bruce Blakeman(R)
vs.Larry Sharpe(L)
vs.Antonio Delgado(D,withdrew)
vs.Elise Stefanik(R,withdrew)

OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
Vivek Ramaswamy(R)
vs.Amy Acton(D)
vs.Donald Kissick(L)
vs.Jon Husted(R,appointed Senator)

OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D nominee)
vs.Gentner Drummond(R)
vs.Mike Mazzei(R)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)
vs.Connie Johnson(D,lost primary)

OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
vs.Christine Drazan(R)

PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
vs.Ken Krawchuk(L)
vs.Stacy Garrity(R)

RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Aaron Guckian(R)
vs.Ken Block(I)

SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
vs.Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)
vs.Pamela Evette(R)
vs.Alan Wilson(R)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)
vs.Mullins McLeod(D)
vs.Walid Hakim(Green)

SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
vs.Toby Doeden(R)
vs.Dusty Johnson(R)
vs.Jon Hansen(R)
vs.Daniel Ahlers(D)
vs.Marty Jackley(R,withdrew)

TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
vs.Marsha Blackburn(R)
vs.John Rose(R)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)
vs.Jerri Green(D)
vs.Misam Abidi(I)
vs.Robert Vick(I)

TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)
vs.Chris Bell(D,lost primary)

VA (2025):
Abigail Spanberger (D), U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024).
vs.Winsome Earle-Sears (R), Lt. Gov. 2022-2026.

VT: Phil Scott(R)
vs.Amanda Janoo(D)

WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
vs.Mandela Barnes(D)
vs.David Crowley(D)
vs.Sara Rodriguez(D)
vs.Kelda Roys(D)
vs.Francesca Hong(D)
vs.Tom Tiffany(R)
vs.Mike Thurow(I)

WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
vs.Ken Casner(D)
vs.Eric Barlow(R)
vs.Megan Degenfelder(R)


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Opinion Leaders:
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Bill Walker on Abortion
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  • Pro-life but Lt. Gov. running mate was pro-choice. (Oct 2015)
Bill Walker on Budget & Economy
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  • Reduced payout from Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. (Mar 2026)
  • With oil prices low, we have made cuts & must cut more. (Jan 2017)
  • Strengthen budget savings plan. (Jan 2016)
  • Natural resource royalties to be paid out in dividends. (Jan 2016)
  • Low oil prices mean millions in state budget deficit. (Jan 2015)
Bill Walker on Civil Rights
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  • Modernize voter registration & vote online. (Jan 2016)
  • Thinks marriage between man and woman, but uphold the law. (Oct 2014)
Bill Walker on Corporations
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  • Invest 1% from Permanent Fund in new business startups. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase certain business licensing fees to raise money. (Jan 2016)
Bill Walker on Crime
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  • SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%. (Jul 2016)
  • Restore 'Prison Industries' job skills to reduce recidivism. (Jan 2016)
  • Need to reduce costs of prison system. (Jan 2016)
  • More resources to protect against child abuse. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Drugs
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  • Let states continue to experiment with pot. (Aug 2017)
  • Misuse of alcohol and drugs contribute to child abuse. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Education
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  • Expand voucher eligibility. (Sep 2017)
  • Our public schools must be adequately funded. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Energy & Oil
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  • Increased oil production key part of energy policy. (Jan 2018)
  • Expand exportation of LNG to Asian markets. (Jan 2016)
  • Invest in renewables to diversify economy. (Jan 2016)
  • Develop local alternative energy sources, plus a new gasline. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Environment
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  • Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead. (Sep 2018)
  • Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring. (Jul 2018)
  • State should address climate change. (Oct 2017)
  • Fisheries: science-based policy & input from stakeholders. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Families & Children
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  • Background checks for guardians of incapacitated individual. (May 2015)
  • First Lady will chair Alaska Children's Trust. (Jan 2015)
Bill Walker on Foreign Policy
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Bill Walker on Free Trade
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  • Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China. (Jun 2018)
  • Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
Bill Walker on Government Reform
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Bill Walker on Gun Control
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  • 2nd Amendment establishes an individual right. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Health Care
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  • 2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out. (Oct 2018)
  • Bipartisan compromise on healthcare. (Oct 2017)
  • Expand Medicaid as long as federal funds continue. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Homeland Security
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  • Thank our military and law enforcement for their sacrifice. (Jan 2015)
  • Friend & strong advocate for our veterans & their families. (Nov 2014)
Bill Walker on Immigration
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  • Deal with budget instead of focusing on Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
Bill Walker on Jobs
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  • Address state economic recovery with jobs program. (Jan 2018)
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Bill Walker on Principles & Values
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  • Unity ticket: running as Independent with Democrat Lt. Gov. (Aug 2018)
  • Cancer survivor after routine prostrate cancer screening. (Jan 2017)
  • Don't panic when times are tough; make a plan. (Jan 2015)
Bill Walker on Social Security
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Bill Walker on Tax Reform
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  • Tax privately held companies not paying corporate taxes. (May 2026)
  • Proposes modest increase in income tax. (Jan 2016)
  • Increase on alcohol and tobacco tax. (Jan 2016)
Bill Walker on Technology
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Bill Walker on War & Peace
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Bill Walker on Welfare & Poverty
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  • Unacceptable that so many Alaskans wake up in a cold house. (Jan 2015)


VoteMatch Responses
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Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-3 points on Social scale)
Pro-life but Lt. Gov. running mate was pro-choice: Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Background checks for guardians of incapacitated individual: Favors topic 2
Favors topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(+2 points on Social scale)
Thinks marriage between man and woman, but uphold the law: Favors topic 3
No opinion on topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Expand Medicaid as long as federal funds continue: Favors topic 5
Bipartisan compromise on healthcare: Favors topic 5
2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out: Strongly Favors topic 5
No opinion on topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Our public schools must be adequately funded: Strongly Favors topic 7
Expand voucher eligibility: Strongly Favors topic 7
No opinion on topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(0 points on Social scale)
Fisheries: science-based policy & input from stakeholders: Opposes topic 8
State should address climate change: Strongly Opposes topic 8
Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring: Favors topic 8
Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead: Strongly Favors topic 8
Opposes topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(+2 points on Social scale)
More resources to protect against child abuse: Favors topic 9
Restore 'Prison Industries' job skills to reduce recidivism: Opposes topic 9
SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%: Strongly Opposes topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
2nd Amendment establishes an individual right: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Favors topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Proposes modest increase in income tax: Strongly Favors topic 11
Tax privately held companies not paying corporate taxes: Strongly Favors topic 11
Strongly Favors topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+5 points on Social scale)
Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them: Strongly Favors topic 12
No opinion on topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(0 points on Economic scale)
Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China: Strongly Opposes topic 13
Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank: Strongly Favors topic 13
Opposes topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Deal with budget instead of focusing on Syrian refugees: Opposes topic 14
Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-3 points on Social scale)
Friend & strong advocate for our veterans & their families: Favors topic 15
Thank our military and law enforcement for their sacrifice: Favors topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
Modernize voter registration & vote online: Strongly Favors topic 16
No opinion on topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Develop local alternative energy sources, plus a new gasline: Favors topic 18
Increased oil production key part of energy policy: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Opposes topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale)
Misuse of alcohol and drugs contribute to child abuse: Opposes topic 19
Let states continue to experiment with pot: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Low oil prices mean millions in state budget deficit: Opposes topic 20
Strengthen budget savings plan: Favors topic 20
With oil prices low, we have made cuts & must cut more: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Reduced payout from Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend: Opposes topic 20
Address state economic recovery with jobs program: Strongly Favors topic 20

Bill Walker is a Moderate Libertarian Liberal
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