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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mark Begich on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Strongly supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Aug 2008)
- Lifetime member of NRA. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored loosening restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Mike Chenault on Gun Control
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Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Backs new law that allows concealed weapons across state. (Jun 2016)
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Mike Dunleavy on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Sponsored bill to allow concealed guns on campuses. (Mar 2016)
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Charlie Huggins on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights. (Aug 2014)
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Sean Parnell on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights. (Aug 2014)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Mead Treadwell on Gun Control
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- Address school shootings with national mental health push. (Dec 2013)
- Law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. (Oct 2013)
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Bill Walker on Gun Control
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Independent Governor:
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- 2nd Amendment establishes an individual right. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
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Edgar Blatchford on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Al Gross on Gun Control
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Independent 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes assault weapons ban. (Oct 2020)
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Thomas Lamb on Gun Control
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Ray Metcalfe on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Supports concealed carry; focus on criminals and kids. (Nov 2002)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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Joe Miller on Gun Control
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Challenger and previous Republican Nominee:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
- Yes, concealed carry; no assault rifle ban. (Sep 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
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Cean Stevens on Gun Control
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Second Amendment recognizes an individual right. (May 2016)
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Dan Sullivan on Gun Control
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Republican Senator:
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- Opposed rule reporting impaired people for background checks. (Feb 2017)
- Right to bear arms is an individual right. (Dec 2013)
- Prohibit state and local governments from denying gun rights. (Jun 2010)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mead Treadwell on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Address school shootings with national mental health push. (Dec 2013)
- Law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. (Oct 2013)
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Don Young on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AK-At-Large):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Frank Murkowski on Gun Control
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Tony Knowles on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
- Support the right to bear arms. (Jun 2004)
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Sarah Palin on Gun Control
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Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President:
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- Gun laws just take away the good guys' freedom. (Mar 2013)
- Open carry in city library and city hall. (Sep 2011)
- 1996: Allow concealed carry in bars, banks, & schools. (Sep 2011)
- Post-Gifford shooting: don't blame GOP & don't restrict guns. (Feb 2011)
- Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes. (Nov 2009)
- Hunting provides organic protein sources. (Nov 2009)
- Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game. (Sep 2008)
- Hunts and fishes, as did her father. (Aug 2008)
- Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game. (Aug 2008)
- Supports ending D.C.’s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
- Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms. (Feb 2008)
- Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)
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Jim Sykes on Gun Control
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2004 former Green challenger:
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- Require background checks and safety locks. (Jul 2002)
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Frank Vondersaar on Gun Control
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Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary):
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- No absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2010)
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Dave Cuddy on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- Full recognition of 2nd Amendment rights. (Apr 2008)
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Scott McAdams on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Strongly supports Second Amendment. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Frank Murkowski on Gun Control
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Rick Sikma on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Gun ownership is Constitutionally guaranteed. (Jun 2008)
- 2nd Amendment is an important part of inalienable rights. (May 2008)
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Ted Stevens on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (AK):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
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Mark Begich on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Strongly supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Aug 2008)
- Lifetime member of NRA. (Apr 2008)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored loosening restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Lisa Murkowski on Gun Control
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Independent Sr Senator (AK):
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- Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
- Concealed weapons carry for law enforcement. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Dec 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Kelly Tshibaka on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- She will fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2021)
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Vic Vickers on Gun Control
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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