AK-GOV: Alaska Republican Senator Shelley Hughes resigns to pursue gubernatorial campaign

Sen. Shelley Hughes, R-Palmer, resigned from the Alaska Senate on Friday to pursue her gubernatorial candidacy, according to a news release from her campaign.

Her resignation follows that of fellow Senate minority caucus member Mike Shower, who represented Wasilla and resigned at the end of last month to focus on his run for lieutenant governor.

Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, confirmed he received Hughes’ resignation letter Friday.

Hughes’ resignation was expected. She told the Alaska Beacon in October she planned to resign in time for her replacement to be in place before the legislative session begins in January.


https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-republican-senator-shelley-hughes-resigns-to-pursue-gubernatorial-campaign/