Conservative activist Bernadette Wilson joins 2026 Alaska governor’s race

Bernadette Wilson, an entrepreneur and conservative activist, poses for a photo in front of the Alaska State Capitol after announcing a run for governor on May 13, 2025.
Conservative activist Bernadette Wilson announced on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday that she’s entering the race for governor.
Wilson, a business owner who has also led conservative policy groups, pitched herself as a political outsider in an interview.
“I think it’s time that we tak