Gov. Mike Dunleavy hopes the upcoming Alaska March for Life will be the largest pro-life gathering in the history of the state.
“I am honored to offer my strong support for the 2026 Alaska March for Life, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Anchorage,” Dunleavy wrote in a letter dated Feb. 6. “The question of how we treat the most vulnerable among us is one of the most profound moral issues of our time. For many Alaskans – across faith traditions, political affiliations, and walks of life – the protection of unborn children reflects a deeply held belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every human life, including those yet to take their first breath. I share that belief.”
Pro-life advocates, including churches, private schools and other groups are coordinating outreach and organizational efforts to promote the event and enlist participants.
Momentum is building for what will prayerfully be the largest gathering of “rescuers” in Alaska history,” a recent email alert from Alaska Family Council noted.
Alaska Family Council staffer KyLeah Mindala is urging pro-life advocates to invite as many people as possible to joint the march Facebook group where people can receive event details and updates, learn how to get involved and invite others, connect with fellow supporters across Alaska and stay encouraged and engaged leading up to the march
“The more people we reach, the stronger and more unified our voice will be,” Mindala noted.
Dunleavy said he hopes the planned march will unite the pro-life community across Alaska.
“Alaska has a long tradition of valuing life, family, and personal responsibility,” he stated. “The Alaska March for Life provides an opportunity for citizens of all denominations and political stripes to come together peacefully and respectfully to affirm that every life matters and that compassion should guide our laws, our culture, and our communities.”
Dunleavy framed the march as an opportunity to show a united front in support of those in need.
“The Alaska March for Life in not about division, it is about unity. It is about standing together in hope, offering support to mothers and families, and advocating for a future where both women and children are valued and protected,” he said. “I encourage Alaskans from every corner of our Great State to participate, pray, reflect, and make their voices heard in a spirit of respect and conviction.”
Dunleavy’s letter concluded by thanking the organizers of the event.
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“Thank you to the organizations, volunteers and participants who are working tirelessly to make this event the biggest pro-life gathering in our state’s history,” he said. “Their commitment to life strengthens Alaska and reminds us that principled leadership begins with ordinary citizens willing to stand up for what they believe is right. May God bless this March, and may God continue to bless the Great State of Alaska.”
Due to Alaska Supreme Court rulings, which have struck down nearly every pro-life law ever passed in Alaska, the state remains one of the most pro-abortion in the nation. Over the past few years, over 1,200 abortions have occurred annually in Alaska with the state paying for more than 500 of these killings in 2024 through its publicly funded Denali KidCare program.
TAKING ACTION
— Click here to join the Alaska March for Life Facebook page.
— For additional information, contact KyLeah Mindala at kyleah@akfamily.org.
9 Comments
Our state and national constitutions defend life for all humans. Legalized abortion makes a mockery of this. It is not healthcare; it is murder. Christians need to boldly proclaim this truth to our legislators, especially professed Republicans like Mike Prax and Cathy Giessel who are co- sponsoring bills that would vastly expand abortion. They need to be held accountable when they fail to protect the most defenseless among us. Politicians who are actively or passively ok with the slaughter of babies ought to be disqualified from ever holding office again.
I have nothing but contempt for Dunleavy and what purports to be his disguised attempt to look like he favors Pro-life. He has many, many opportunities to make changes on the abortion agenda but this is the only one publicly put out for political purpose..
Rather that rip every good thing he does, because you’re dissatisfied with some of his actions, why not try some ENCOURAGEMENT when it is due.
It takes a lot of guts—unfortunately—for an elected official to show up at the 40 Days For Life rallies. I, for one, want him to know he’s eagerly welcomed by the folks who support our cause.
Well said. Agreed.
You are, apparently, a few bricks short between the ears. He has had many opportunities to “show” his political bravado over many serious issues effecting the Alaskans but never does anything or hires anyone unless he can figure out his personal political advantage for himself. before all else. i sugest you wake up and grow up!!.
You are very superficial in this statement. Dunleavy’s issue of publicity like all politicians using your excuse is one of structural destruction using political image and conversation. He has had years of time to make changes and has been uninvolved till now as he images himself in a different fashion looking into the future and realizing he has been complicit in these images and wrongs for the sake of future employment.
Dunleavy is not prolife! It’s extremely embarrassing to watch the Christians embrace him! For your information Alaska is one of the few states left that gets away with abortion in the 9th month! This is literally murdering a child in the crib! Dunleavy is the governor! Put that together!
Church and State need to be separate. I don’t oppose peoples’ right to march, however keep it out of politics.
The Alaska Constitution contains an explicit, robust right to privacy in Article I, Section 22, adopted in 1972, which states, “The right of the people to privacy is recognized and shall not be infringed”. This provision provides broader protection against government intrusion than the U.S. Constitution. It has been used to protect personal information from disclosure, defend against unreasonable surveillance, and uphold rights regarding bodily autonomy and private home use of substances.
Diana is clearly correct in her statement regarding Dunleavy! V and Dee cee are known to be complimentary to satan himself! After all, he’s not all lies, he’s half truths! That’s what makes him so dangerous!