Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich is interviewed following his primary victory Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Begich, a former U.S. Senator, advances to the general election and is expected to face incumbent Gov. Bill Walker and former state senator Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Dinneen | The Associated Press)

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich is interviewed following his primary victory Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska. Begich, a former U.S. Senator, advances to the general election and is expected to face incumbent Gov. Bill Walker and former state senator Mike Dunleavy. (Michael Dinneen | The Associated Press)

Opinion: Begich supports Ballot Measure 1

I urge Alaskans to vote Mark Begich for governor on Nov. 6. This election will be one of the most important for the people of Alaska and the United States. In a recent opinion piece, Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage, shared his history working with Dunleavy and the mean spirited and regressive votes Dunleavy made while in the legislature. Alaskans young and old have an opportunity to turn this state and country around. Our education and social systems including health care are in shambles. The crime and drug epidemics are destroying the foundation of everything we hold dear in our lives. Damage to our environment, rampant greed and hate are the mantra of those in power at state and federal levels. The time to turn this horrible nightmare around is now. Begich is just one person, but as governor of Alaska, he will govern fairly, honestly and openly. Begich supports Ballot Measure 1 Stand for Salmon. He knows that salmon are the lifeblood of Alaska. Dunleavy and Walker have sold out to the big corporations. We stand at the precipice of a monumental time: Be wise and strong: Vote Begich for Governor.

Patricia Cue,

Homer


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