Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Campaigns in Alaska's Governor Race

<p>Support for 37-year-old Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins could impact the governor’s race in Alaska, a state with a strong Republican presence.</p><p>This July, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins traveled for four days and covered 450 miles (725 km) along the Yukon River in a 24-foot Alweld skiff, which is designed for shallow waters.</p><p>Beginning in Koyukon Athabascan territory, he passed through Indigenous Deg Hit’an communities, including Anvik, and concluded among the Yup’ik villages along the lower river, such as Russian Mission and Pilot Station. His journey took him through 11 villages, many of which are only accessible by water or small aircraft, with most having populations under 300 residents. Few could recall the last time a candidate for Alaska governor, whether Republican, Democrat, or independent, had visited their community.</p>