Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor Resigns Effective August 29

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced his resignation effective August 29, 2025, marking the end of his tenure as the third-longest-serving attorney general in the state's history. Appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy in 2021, Taylor has been a prominent figure in the Dunleavy administration, focusing on legal challenges to federal policies and championing conservative social policies. While Taylor has not formally declared a gubernatorial bid, he is widely expected to run in the 2026 election, as indicated by his increased public engagements and reserved campaign web domain. Governor Dunleavy praised Taylor's legal leadership, highlighting his efforts in defending Alaska's natural resource development and fighting crime. Taylor's resignation follows that of former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum, who also left the administration to pursue a gubernatorial campaign. The governor plans to appoint an acting attorney general by the end of August, and the 2026 gubernatorial race has already attracted multiple candidates from both parties.