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MIKE DUNLEAVY: Why I Support Returning To Traditional Elections
In recent years, we’ve seen several changes to our state’s election system, including the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) following the passage of Ballot Measure 2 in 2020. I want to speak plainly with you today…
Opinion · 1 source · Jul 1, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Mike J. Dunleavy
Michael James Dunleavy is an American politician and educator serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2018 as a member of the Alaska Senate. He defeated former U.S. senator Mark Begich in the 2018 gubernatorial election after incumbent governor Bill Walker dropped out of the race, and was reelected in 2022.
Everything about Mike J. Dunleavy →- Occupation
- politician, school teacher, school superintendent, governor
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of Alaska, member of the State Senate of Alaska, member of the State Senate of Alaska, Governor of Alaska
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 5, 1961
- Website
- https://gov.alaska.gov/