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At Alaska’s Indigenous Celebration in Juneau, political hopefuls from both state and federal races gathered to connect with voters — and the one issue dominating every conversation? Sky-high fuel prices. A Republican gubernatorial candidate, a former state senator, framed his platform around “Alaska first,” touting oil production to lower costs while also backing green energy and the Alaska Marine Highway. Meanwhile, a first-time U.S. House candidate — a commercial fisherman and Alaska Native — shared how rural fuel prices have soared past $9 a gallon, calling Celebration a vital space to listen to communities. With 18 governor candidates and a crowded House race, politicians are racing to build coalitions around energy affordability and local needs — all ahead of the August 18 primary.

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