Abortion
SupportsSupports protecting abortion access under the Alaska Constitution and statutory law.
- Protection of constitutional privacy rights for reproductive care
Candidate for Governor of Alaska · Election day November 3, 2026
Les Gara
Democratic · Former Alaska State Representative
Les Gara is a former member of the Alaska House of Representatives who ran for governor in 2022 on a platform emphasizing public education, reproductive rights, and oil tax reform.
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Positions
Immigration
No public positionHealthcare
SupportsSupports expanding affordable healthcare access and protecting Medicaid coverage.
- Protection of Medicaid expansion
- Support for public health infrastructure
Middle East Conflict
No public positionEconomy & Jobs
MixedProposes oil tax reform to increase state revenues and advocates for clean energy investments and public education funding.
- Reform of state oil tax incentives
- Increased funding for public schools and the University of Alaska
Housing
MixedSupports state investments in affordable housing programs and local development assistance.
- State funding for affordable housing construction
Public Safety
MixedFocuses on full funding for village public safety officers, police staffing, and crime prevention programs.
- Increased state funding for Village Public Safety Officers
Work history
Alaska House of Representatives
State Representative · 2003-2019
Alaska Department of Law
Assistant Attorney General · 1989-1992
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts · 1982
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctor · 1985
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