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flag Jessica Faircloth, a 43-year-old Kasilof mother, entered Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial race as the first independent, pushing for stronger fishery protections, a guaranteed dividend, and ending oil tax breaks.

flag Jessica Faircloth, a 43-year-old single mother from Kasilof, has entered Alaska’s 2026 gubernatorial race as an independent, becoming the first independent candidate to file. flag She cites declining fisheries, a shrinking Permanent Fund dividend, and corporate influence in resource management as key concerns, expressing frustration that natural resources are prioritized for outside interests. flag Motivated by her children’s and grandchildren’s future, she advocates for a guaranteed dividend, stronger fishery protections, and ending tax breaks for oil and gas companies. flag Though previously aligned with the Alaskan Independence Party, she now identifies as undeclared and promotes a platform blending elements from both major parties. flag With Gov. flag Mike Dunleavy term-limited, the race now includes 16 candidates.

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