For 17 Alaska governor candidates, primary election success may rely on name ID and hard work

For 17 Alaska governor candidates, primary election success may rely on name ID and hard work

The slate of candidates includes one former governor, six state lawmakers, three former cabinet members and two mayors.

Packed Ballot: Alaska governor race draws 17 candidates ahead of August primary

Former Governor Bill Walker joined Alaska’s governor’s race, bringing the total number of candidates to 17. The top four finishers in the August 18 primary will advance to the general election.

Matt Buxton’s definitive way-too-early tier list of Alaska’s candidates for governor - The Alaska Current

Having trouble wading through the 17 candidates for governor? We've got our latest VIBES breakdown of the field.