Halcro to challenge Young in 2010

It's official: Anchorage entrepreneur and former state representative Andrew Halcro announced this morning at an Alaska Support Industry Alliance breakfast that he will challenge U.S. Rep. Don Young in next year's Republican primary. Lots of people have been buzzing about a potential Halcro run, and today's announcement not only confirmed that Halcro will run, but answered the question on everyone's mind: Republican or Independent? (Halcro self-identifies as a Republican but ran as an independent candidate in the 2006 gubernatorial election, coming in third to Sarah Palin and former two-term governor Tony Knowles.)

Halcro told me over the summer that he was planning a congressional run. I'd written to ask him about a rumor I'd heard that he was planning a run not for Congress, but for the Legislature. Halcro told me he appreciated his time in the Legislature but planned to set his sights higher in 2010.

"Any place that calls itself the 'State House' but yet frowns at you when you wonder around in your bathrobe with a cup of coffee and the morning newspaper isn't much of a house in my mind," he quipped via e-mail.

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Posted By: myalaska @ 09.10.2009 8:09 PM

Good to hear. I like Halcro, but to be honest he's going to need a serious media makeover to win that spot. No offense, but the perception (albeit unfair) of Halcro is largely based on his appearance. To many Alaskans, he gives off a very L48 look and a touch of arrogance for that added flavor of disgust. So, my $.02 Mr. Halcro. Let's get you looking Alaskan before taking a run at the office! P.S. Glad to help if I can.

Posted By: loflyer @ 09.11.2009 2:08 AM

I think he would make a fine Representative for Alaska, Good luck Andrew.

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Halcro to challenge Young in 2010