Mark Begich for U. S. Senate -

Today the Anchorage Police Department Employee Association (APDEA) endorsed Mark Begich for US Senate. The union represents more than 500 public safety employees.

At a news conference, APDEA President Everett Robbins said the union has never endorsed a candidate in the U.S. Senate race, but did so this time because of Begich's long-standing commitment to public safety.

"I have always believed that you do not measure a person by what they say, but rather by what they accomplish," Robbins said. "What Mark Begich has accomplished in our community speaks for itself."

Mark passes along his thanks to his supporters across the state of Alaska. In a statement, Mark says:

"I am humbled by the enormous amount of support for my campaign statewide. Alaskans are clearly looking for a change, someone with new ideas and a new approach for solving the challenges facing our state."

"Washington, D.C. has lost touch with Alaska families and voters are looking for someone who can make that connection again. Someone who faces the same issues they face daily, whether it's accessing affordable health care, paying a heating bill, or making sure our children are getting a quality education."

"I'm looking forward to the weeks between now and the General Election where I will continue to talk to Alaska families, hear their ideas, offer solutions, and ultimately give them something to vote for in November. People want to vote for something, and they will be voting for a positive future for Alaska."

Results are still coming in from across the state, but for now it's safe to say that Mark Begich is the Democratic Party's nominee for the US Senate!

Mark won over 84% of the A-D-L ballot (the primary ballots are split between Republican and all other parties). That total is somewhat diluted by the results of minor party candidates and tomorrow we'll have a full accounting of the votes. Update: Mark won over 91% of the Democratic vote last night.

For now, Team Begich is excited and energized. We couldn't have won today in such impressive fashion without the committed support from people across Alaska. Thank you to all of our supporters and we look forward to bringing this energy and momentum forward into the general election and victory in November.

A message from Mark on Primary Day and sign waving in Anchorage during the morning commute.

Alaskans expect their elected officials to live by the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and transparency. Unfortunately, Alaskans have been let down by their elected officials. Secret meetings, hidden favors, special access for special interests, and now convicted legislators have given Alaska a black eye. The only way to restore Alaskans trust in their elected leaders is for them to earn it.

Read Mark Begich's Full Ethics Plan

In an effort to help Alaska families who are struggling to pay for rising energy and food prices, health care and education costs, today Mark Begich outlined his Middle Class Tax Cut Plan.

The Begich plan will help Alaskans reach the goals they have for getting their children off to a good start, sending them to college, buying a home, moving up in the job market and saving for a comfortable retirement. In his remarks Begich said:

“This plan will help Alaska families get ahead and reclaim the opportunities our state has to offer. As a mayor I’ve worked for Alaska families and small businesses. As a U.S. Senator, I’ll continue to fight for Alaska families and make the middle class the priority of economic policy, not special interests and the wealthy.”

You can read the full Begich tax cut plan here and get more background information about how the plan works here.

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Our first ads are being broadcast statewide around Alaska. You can make a contribution to help us keep the ads on the air.

When Mark Begich announced his Protecting Alaskans' Rights plan, he also launched Gun Owners for Begich.

The list of the Alaskans who have joined Gun Owners for Begich includes Eric Croft, Mike Bonito, Lou Bonito, Harry Crawford, John Palmatier, Chris Coreg, Peggy Wilcox, Theo Graber, Fate Putnam, Sanna Green, Mark Caudy, Jim Colver, Brooks Chandler, Jim Nordlund, Todd Montalbo, Mike Macy, John Mouracade, and Jamie Barkley.

You can join Gun Owners for Begich by signing up on this page.