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Matt Heilala

Matt Heilala

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Overview

Current rolePodiatrist / foot and ankle surgeon

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationAlaska

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BackgroundPodiatrist / foot and ankle surgeon

EducationUniversity of Oregon (undergraduate studies; began)

Notable personal detailsMatt Andrew Heilala is an Alaska podiatrist and business owner who filed to run for governor of Alaska in the 2026 election cycle. He has practiced in Anchorage and founded Alaska Foot & Ankle Specialists, and has also served on boards and commissions in Alaska health and medical settings. He has been described as a retired Anchorage podiatrist and a Dunleavy appointee to the Alaska State Medical Board.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports restricting certain medical treatments for minors and has promoted disciplinary action against providers who deliver gender-affirming care to youth; no broad agenda for government-run universal coverage appears on his campaign materials.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate has advocated for restricting abortion protections in Alaska and supported official Medical Board language characterizing late-term abortions as unethical and urging legislative changes to align state law with community values. He has publicly pushed for reducing the scope of abortion access while serving on the Alaska State Medical Board.

Polls

Dittman Research
5%4%3%2%1%0%
Matt Heilala
M. Heilala
Date (Start - End)SpreadShare
Dittman ResearchApr 30, 2026
–2.0%
Lake Research PartnersFeb 11, 2026
–2.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

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