Wide open Alaska governor’s race set as Kreiss Tomkins leads pack The Alaska governor's office is one of the most significant and influential positions in the state, with a critical role in shaping the economy, environment, and indigenous communities.
Since Bill Walker's resignation in January, the position has been vacant, creating a power vacuum that has allowed both parties to jockey for position.
Meet the Candidates: A Look at Kreiss and Thompson Mike Kreiss is a relatively new face in Alaskan politics, having served only one term as a state representative.