0:37
Nancy Dahlstrom
7:49 - 8:27
“With this act, individuals could give $2,000 to candidates and $5,000 to political parties. Groups besides Political parties could give $4,000 to candidates and $5,000 to other parties or groups.”
- Speaker
- Nancy Dahlstrom
- Timestamp
- 7:49 – 8:27
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Juneau
- Captured at
- July 27, 2026
From the transcript
This act would change the amount of money that people and groups can give to state and local political campaigns. A court ruling in 2021 removed the limits on contributions by individuals. With this act, individuals could give $2,000 to candidates and $5,000 to political parties. Groups besides Political parties could give $4,000 to candidates and $5,000 to other parties or groups. Individuals could also give $4,000 to joint campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor, and groups could give $8,000.
Related Coverage
The sleeper on Alaska's August primary ballot: money, turnout and Measure 1
Alaska campaign donations currently have one limit: your imagination. Ballot Measure 1 would add a second — $2,000. Voters decide at the Aug. 18 primary.
