Meda DeWitt
Meda DeWitt is a lifelong Alaskan, Lingít (Tlingit) traditional healer, educator, and community organizer running as a nonpartisan candidate for governor. She previously chaired the Recall Dunleavy campaign and works as a senior manager for The Wilderness Society. Her platform emphasizes economic diversification, education funding, climate resilience, and stewardship-based governance.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Stance | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate/Energy | Adopt a stewardship-based energy and climate plan, aiming for 80% clean electricity by 2045 with rural microgrids powered by local renewables to cut diesel costs, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into energy planning. The plan also envisions a Rural Guardian Network to support climate resilience and sustainable development across Alaska. | medium | |
| Healthcare | As governor, strengthen DenaliCare (Medicaid) and negotiate lower prescription drug costs; protect Medicaid and expand access to affordable healthcare for all Alaskans. | high | |
| Local Issues | To address local cost of living, Meda DeWitt prioritizes increasing affordable housing options, expanding access to local healthcare, and supporting community-led, place-based solutions for sustainable local economies; she also emphasizes protecting Alaska's lands, waters, and resources to sustain communities, jobs, and local self-reliance. | high | |
| Immigration | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Economy | Economy: Advocates a stewardship-based economy for Alaska that centers community resilience, fiscal stability, and local ownership, with a focus on lowering the cost of living through affordable energy, housing, and supportive local business development. | medium | |
| Tech & AI | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Abortion & Reproductive Health | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Firearms & Second Amendment | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Foreign Policy | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Civil Rights & Equality | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Education | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
| Election Policy | No public position found after repeated research attempts. | low | No supporting sources |
Climate/Energy
mediumAdopt a stewardship-based energy and climate plan, aiming for 80% clean electricity by 2045 with rural microgrids powered by local renewables to cut diesel costs, and integrate Indigenous knowledge into energy planning. The plan also envisions a Rural Guardian Network to support climate resilience and sustainable development across Alaska.
Healthcare
highAs governor, strengthen DenaliCare (Medicaid) and negotiate lower prescription drug costs; protect Medicaid and expand access to affordable healthcare for all Alaskans.
Local Issues
highTo address local cost of living, Meda DeWitt prioritizes increasing affordable housing options, expanding access to local healthcare, and supporting community-led, place-based solutions for sustainable local economies; she also emphasizes protecting Alaska's lands, waters, and resources to sustain communities, jobs, and local self-reliance.
Immigration
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Economy
mediumEconomy: Advocates a stewardship-based economy for Alaska that centers community resilience, fiscal stability, and local ownership, with a focus on lowering the cost of living through affordable energy, housing, and supportive local business development.
Tech & AI
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Abortion & Reproductive Health
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Firearms & Second Amendment
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Foreign Policy
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Civil Rights & Equality
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Education
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Election Policy
lowNo public position found after repeated research attempts.
No supporting sources available
Top Donors
DeWitt entered the governor's race after the February 1, 2026 campaign finance reporting deadline, so no APOC report was filed in the first cycle. Her campaign website accepts donations through Anedot. As of the available data, no public campaign finance disclosures were found showing total raised or itemized contributions.
Voting Record
DeWitt has never held elected office and has no legislative voting record. She is a Lingít (Tlingit) traditional healer, educator, and community organizer. She previously chaired the effort to recall Governor Mike Dunleavy during his first term. Her campaign emphasizes cultural integrity, grassroots organizing, and strengthening the health and resilience of Alaska communities.
Sources
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 7/11/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.