Alaska Governor Vetoes New Limits on Political Donations

Dunleavy vetoes campaign donation limits, saying it favors rich, self-funded candidates

Gov. Dunleavy says the law should not limit the ability of Alaskans to support candidates they believe in while preserving “an advantage for candidates wealthy enough to fund their own campaigns.”

Alaska governor vetoes new limits on political donations - The Daily Chronicle

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have reimposed limits on the amount of money that individual people can donate to political candidates.  The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Alaska’s prior limits in 2021, and the Dunleavy administration declined to appeal the decision. Alaska has been without limits on political contributions since then. At the time of the court decision, Dunleavy said he was opposed to…

Alaska governor vetoes new limits on political donations

The Alaska State Capitol is seen on Thursday, July 9, 2026. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have reimposed limits on the amount of money that individual people can donate to political candidates.  The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Alaska’s prior limits in 2021, and the Dunleavy administration declined to appeal the decision. Alaska has been without limits on politica…

Dunleavy vetoes campaign contribution limits, allowing Alaska ballot initiative to proceed

Voters will be asked in August whether they would like to reinstate limits on campaign contributions.

Dunleavy vetoes limits on campaign donations, ensuring August vote to impose new caps

The veto means that for now, donors can continue to give an unlimited amount of money to state candidates. Alaskans will vote to impose new caps via ballot measure in August.