Democrat — “I would urge my friends and family from district 29 to vote for Paul Dale. Having known Paul since I was just 16 and starting my commercial fishing career, I can attest to his character. Having founded and run Snug harbor Seafoods, I believe he will be an important ally to Alaska’s fishermen, who are too often ignored. Unlike incumbent Ben Carpenter, who has accomplished nothing and has been absent far too often, Paul has a resume of effective leadership. Where Ben has voted to close public schools in District 29 ( including the school he graduated from), Paul believes in good government and providing needed services to our community. We need more good politicians, and less hot headed rhetoric. Anyone can make a headline grabbing remark, but it’ll take leadership skills to dig Alaska out of its financial hole that Ben Carpenter lacks.”