JKT Announces Support From 15 more Elected Officials as Support Grows Statewide
A growing coalition of leaders are rallying behind JKT’s vision, reflecting enthusiasm for a new generation of political leadership
Today, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins announced a new slate of endorsements from elected leaders across Alaska, significantly expanding the broad coalition backing his campaign for governor.
The endorsers — from Kotzebue to Kodiak — are united behind JKT's vision for a more affordable Alaska, where our government is focused on everyday issues like education, fisheries, and housing. They cite his decade of legislative experience, his record of working across party lines, and his concrete plans to tackle the affordability and energy crises facing Alaska families.
“I'm honored to have the support of leaders from across Alaska who have spent their careers serving their communities,” Kreiss-Tomkins said. “These endorsements prove what this campaign is all about: bringing people together to solve problems that matter most to working families.”
This latest wave of endorsements follows JKT's previous rollout of over thirty endorsements from elected leaders across Alaska in February. The growing coalition reflects deep support from current and former legislators, mayors, assembly members, and school board members.
“I am thrilled to see the next generation of Alaskans step up to lead the state we love. Like me, JKT grew up in Alaska, but he is more than just a candidate. He is a leader with the vision to work alongside Alaskans from every corner of our state to build a stable, growing economy, restore the vitality of our public education system, and have a government that truly works for all of us," said Former State Representative Ivy Spohnholz.
“I’ve known JKT for years, and I’ve always been equally impressed by his kindness and competence. Now more than ever, our state needs a leader who can bring people together and deliver results. JKT has proven he can work across the aisle and around the state to meet the challenge,” said Anchorage Assembly Member Zac Johnson.
“JKT is honest, forthright, incredibly knowledgeable, and a proven leader”, said Homer City Council Member Bradley Parsons.
NEW ENDORSEMENTS LIST
Anna Brawley, Assembly Member, Anchorage
Saima Chase, Mayor, Kotzebue
Sabrena Combs, Former City Council Member, Palmer
Willy Dunne, Assembly Member, Homer
Hugh Dyment, Former Mayor, Bethel
Zac Johnson, Assembly Member, Anchorage
Joe Klejka, Former Mayor, Bethel
Bradley Parsons, City Council Member, Homer
Wendy Rannen, City Council Member, Cordova
Liz Reeves, Assembly Member, Fairbanks
Sydney Scout, Assembly Member-elect, Anchorage
Yarrow Silvers, Assembly Member, Anchorage
Ivy Spohnholz, Former State Representative, Anchorage
Jim Sykes, Former Assembly Member, Palmer
Sandra West, City Council Member, Kodiak
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About Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (JKT), born and raised in Sitka, represented Southeast Alaska’s island communities for 10 years in the State House. He first won election at age 23 after leaving college without a degree to launch a grassroots campaign, traveling by ferry and floatplane to knock on nearly every door across Southeast Alaska, defeating an established incumbent by 32 votes.
A member of the Bipartisan Coalition in the House, he worked across the aisle to protect public education, reduce trawl bycatch and protect our fisheries, invest in infrastructure, revitalize Alaska Native languages, and protect the Permanent Fund from overspending. After a decade in the legislature, Kreiss-Tomkins retired in 2023, and spent two years working for a national nonprofit on science and technology policy on Capitol Hill, as well as working on campaigns across Alaska and the country.
Since leaving the legislature, he's seen what all Alaskans have witnessed: a distracted state government that is failing to solve Alaska’s big problems. Prices keep rising. Basic infrastructure is neglected. Schools struggle or close.
Alaska needs new energy and new leadership. JKT is running for governor to support our schools, bring down costs, and give families a reason to stay — so that the next generation will also call Alaska home.
To learn more, visit jktforak.com.