That independent spirit — borne out of Alaska’s identity as a young, underdeveloped state geographically removed from its countrymen to the south — has motivated generations of Alaskans to prioritize electing politicians of either party capable of steering federal dollars back to the state for military jobs, infrastructure and economic development. Now Gross, who claims […]

“I would say I am not a very good Democrat and I’m not a very good Republican,” said Dr. Gross, a former orthopedic surgeon and commercial fisherman who has not previously sought office but whose family has a political pedigree in Alaska. “Some of my values are in alignment with the Democratic Party and some […]

Al Gross’ Campaign Manager David Keith: “As Alaska’s economy continues to lag behind the nation, Dan Sullivan admits that he’s failed” ANCHORAGE, AK— In a shocking admission, Dan Sullivan told the New York Times that voters could consider a change as Alaska’s economy continues to lag behind the nation with an unemployment rate above 10%. In the same […]

“I’ve been an independent the vast majority of my life,” Gross said in an interview. “I would not consider changing party just to run for office. Some people tried to get me to run as a Democrat, but I’m not a Democrat. And I’m not a Republican. I’m an independent and I’m going to stay […]

ANCHORAGE, AK—Today, independent U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross released the following statement regarding the anniversary of the attacks on September 11th: Nineteen years ago today, people from New York all the way up to Alaska felt the tragic ripple effects of September 11th. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones in […]

ANCHORAGE, AK— Another day has come and gone and Dan Sullivan is still hiding after the world learned from the president himself that he downplayed the threat of COVID. Julia Savel, a spokeswoman for independent U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross, released the following statement on his continued silence: It’s sad, but not unexpected that Dan […]

ANCHORAGE, AK—Earlier today, independent U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross released the following statement regarding the the GOP’s lukewarm coronavirus relief package being voted down on the Senate floor: It’s great to see the Senate return from their August vacation and finally address how we can help Americans as we continue to grapple with this public health […]

ANCHORAGE, AK—After it was revealed yesterday that President Trump downplayed the dangers and impact COVID-19, Dan Sullivan is still nowhere to be found. Earlier this morning, Julia Savel, a spokeswoman for Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross released the following statement: Silent Sullivan has proven once again that he’s tied to the administration’s hip. Over the […]

High costs of health insurance, prescription drugs and overall care in Alaska are the most expensive in the country, inhibiting many residents from getting the care they need and also inhibiting growth of the state’s economy, says U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross. Our healthcare system is broken, Gross said, and as a senator he […]

In the upcoming race for one of Alaska’s two seats in the U.S. Senate, Dr. Al Gross is an independent candidate running as the Democratic nominee against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. The Clarion interviewed Gross on Friday about his legislative priorities, the economy and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. My biggest priority as Alaska’s next senator […]