Don Wright

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Don Wright

U.S.A.

Party Independent;Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Don Wright grew up in Interior Alaska, the son of Episcopal missionaries. He graduated from Fairbanks High School and later held leadership roles in several Native Alaskan organizations. Wright's career included serving as president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, the Bartlett Democratic Club, and the Cook Inlet Native Association. His family has a history of public service and mushing, with notable relatives in the Alaska House of Representatives and long-distance dog mushing.

Campaigns
2010: Alaska State Governor ADL

Election History

ADL primary results

4,104 votes (8.84%)

Loss

Winner: Ethan Berkowitz

2010: Alaska State Governor

Election History

2010 Alaska gubernatorial election

4,775 votes (1.86%)

Loss

Winner: Sean Parnell

2006: Alaska State Governor

Election History

2006 Alaska gubernatorial election

1,285 votes (0.54%)

Loss
2002: Alaska State Governor

Election History

2002 Alaska gubernatorial election

2,185 votes (0.94%)

Loss

Winner: Frank Murkowski

1990: Alaska State Governor

Election History

1990 Alaska gubernatorial election

1,025 votes (1.39%)

Loss

Winner: Wally Hickel

1978: Alaska State Governor

Election History

1978 Alaska gubernatorial election

2,463 votes (1.94%)

Loss

Winner: Jay Hammond