Post 2014 Annual AFN Convention Press Conference

Anchorage, AK: At a press conference today, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) discussed the recent endorsement of Senator Begich and the Walker/Mallott unity ticket.  The press conference opened with AFN President Julie Kitka and AFN Co-Chair Ana Hoffman with an overview of highlights from the 2014 Annual AFN Convention, the AFN resolution process, get out the vote activities, including the AFN voter guide, and the importance of informed voters.

Senator Mark Begich and gubernatorial candidate running mates Bill Walker and Byron Mallott were also present and made their own remarks on the importance of the AFN endorsement.  You can watch the entire press conference on the video below.

AFN Post Convention Press Conference – Oct. 31 from Alaska Federation of Natives on Vimeo.

AFN encourages each Alaskan to exercise his or her right to vote. Regardless of your individual party affiliation and opinion on issues and candidates, voting has a powerful impact on the direction of public policy and issues that affect our different communities.  You can vote early this weekend at Division of Elections regional offices, in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Nome and Wasilla.  Regional offices will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Click here to watch the press conference

Download the 2014 AFN Voter Guide