Alaskan Independence Party
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The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP) is an Alaskan nationalist political party in the United States that advocates for an in-state referendum which would include the option of Alaska becoming an independent country. The party also advocates positions similar to those of the Constitution Party, Republican Party and Libertarian Party, supporting gun rights, anti-abortion policies, privatization, homeschooling, and limited government.[3]
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Alaskan Independence Party | |
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Chairperson | Bob Bird |
Founded | June 14, 1984; 39 years ago (1984-06-14)[1] |
Membership (2023) | 18,882[2] |
Ideology | Alaskan nationalism Libertarian conservatism |
Political position | Centre-right to right-wing |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Statewide Executive Offices | 0 / 2 |
Seats in the Senate | 0 / 20 |
Seats in the House | 0 / 40 |
Seats in the U.S. Senate | 0 / 2
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Seats in the U.S. House of Representatives | 0 / 1 |
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Wally Hickel was elected as the Governor of Alaska in 1990 under the Independence Party, making it one of the few third parties to have controlled a governor's seat; however, Hickel transferred to the Republican Party before the 1994 election.