Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy was sworn in for a second term today, saying his goal is to “work with everybody to create an Alaska for the next 50 years.”
with more than 50% of first-choice votes. His challengers were Democrat Les Gara, a former state lawmaker; independent former Gov. Bill Walker; and Republican Charlie Pierce, a former borough mayor who was sued in October by a woman who said he sexually harassed her.
Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy wipes a tear from her eye during the inauguration ceremony for her husband, Gov. Mike Dunleavy. His first term in office was at times tumultuous, marked early on by tensions with lawmakers and a recall effort fueled by public anger over vetoes and proposed budget cuts. Supporters of the recall effort abandoned their push last year, with the gubernatorial election looming.During his speech Monday, he did not delve into specifics about his agenda for his new term but sounded a positive tone.
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