Thank you to all Alaskans who have put their faith in me as the first woman in Alaska’s history to represent our state in the House of Representatives.
Tonight, we’ve shown that we can win as a campaign that is pro-choice, pro-fish, pro-worker, and pro-Alaska.
My position on the right to choose is simple: our government should not be in the business of telling people what they can and can’t do with their own bodies.
Of all of the amazing things that have happened over the last few weeks, nothing has been as great as being able to share this day in D.C. with my family. I couldn’t have gotten this far without them♥️
When Alaskans work together, we win. That’s why I know the broad coalition we’re building has the real chance of building the momentum we need to win in November.
For the sake of our natural resources, our workers, and our right to choose, we have to.
No institution or person is going to tell me what I can and cannot do with my own body.
I know I’m not the only one who feels the same, which is why reproductive rights will be my top priority until every single person has the right to choose.
We won control of the Senate, and we still might win control of the House. If we do, it’s time we codify federal protections on reproductive rights, and make sure every single American has the right to choose.
This might just be me, but I don’t think Alaska’s fisheries should be destroyed for the sake of the profits of a handful of foreign and out-of-state trawlers.
Every single one of you should be proud, regardless of what the outcome ends up being, for standing up and voting for the hope of a better future. When we do that, we have the power to fix any issue, and I’m confident that we’ll fix the ones we’re facing.
It is not the business of our government to determine when we do or do not have children. That right to choose is our right alone, and I’ll fight until we all have it.
The election in November will determine whether or not Alaska has a pro-choice vote in the House of Representatives.
For the sake of millions nationwide, we have to win.
Something a lot of us have forgotten is at the same time Roe was being ruled in the 1970s, U.S. policies were being made that led to the forced sterilization of more than 25% of Indigenous women of childbearing age — Alaska Natives included — oftentimes without their knowledge.
I am proud of every single Alaskan who not only voted, but who has stayed engaged every day since waiting for the results to pour in. Your dedication to this race is inspiring, and you all deserve as much credit as you can get.
It feels weird that women nationwide are being stripped of their right to choose by institutions made up mostly of people who will never have to make that choice, doesn’t it?
Medical bills are the single largest source of bankruptcy in the country. It’s time we change that and make sure every American has access to affordable medical care.
We’re facing a very real threat of fishery collapse not only in Alaska waters but in fisheries all around the nation. We can’t sit by and watch them collapse. It’s time for real, effective solutions.
As the vote totals roll in, it is evident that we have the momentum going into November to ensure our Alaskan way of life is preserved now and for generations to come. We can make our House of Representatives seat a pro-labor, pro-choice one.
It’s on us to make it happen.
In the region where I'm from, there is a big premium on being respectful and on not using inflammatory language or harsh tones. That’s the energy I’m going to bring to Congress — less inflammatory rhetoric and harshness and more cooperation and respect.
I just don’t see why a handful of politicians should be able to decide that millions of people do not get to have the right to choose what they do with their own bodies.
Americans shouldn’t have to hunt down emergency contraception; it should be readily available without delay or obstruction in every pharmacy in the United States.
Alaska is a union state. It’s time we pass pro-labor legislation like the PRO-Act to make sure our workers and workers across the country can organize to improve their pay and conditions.
Homelessness is not the fault of any individual person. It’s the result of systemic issues and exorbitant housing costs.
We can fix those problems and make sure every American has a roof over their head. We just have to prioritize it.
As we go into the weekend, remember to take a breath. Nothing we do will make the votes be counted faster. Sit down with your families and friends, relax, and take your mind off of it if all you can. It’ll be here when you come back, I promise.
Of all of the salmon consumed across the world, half of it is wild caught salmon from Alaska.
The health of our fisheries is a global issue, and a critical part of our state’s economy. We can’t afford to let them collapse.
You all made this race possible. Whether it be phone banking, donating, door knocking, creating art, or even just retweeting a tweet or two, you all made all of this possible. Regardless of the outcome, we did this together. Now we just wait.
I support unions because we’ve all had bad bosses, bad management, and bad workplaces. Unions are a way for workers to fix those problems or at least defend against the worst outcomes of them. Who can’t get behind that?
Yesterday we celebrated, but today the work begins again.
We're still facing a difficult race in November, but I know that the coalition we’ve built and the momentum we have is enough to make sure we have a fighting chance.
Let’s make it happen.
There shouldn’t be a single veteran in this country who has to worry about if they’ll be able to afford a roof over their heads, medical care, and their next meal. It’s my goal to make sure none of them ever have to.
Today we find out who will represent Alaska for the next few years — and what our future beyond those years might look like. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m excited.