Beyond the Campaign: Adam Crum

Former Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner and Republican Adam Crum entered the race for governor in August of last year. In an interview with The Northern Light, Crum shared the impact that his family has had on his political motivations.

Crum said his reason for running is his two young daughters.  “Having kids grounds you in an incredible way,” said Crum. 

As a father and a gubernatorial candidate, Crum said his goal is to build Alaska with his and his family’s future in mind. “I don’t need this job, Alaska needs the job done,” said Crum. “The economy that I build as governor is the same one that I will have to live in for decades to come.” 

Crum was born in Homer, Alaska, and grew up as one of five children in a large family. After college, he returned to work for his family’s truck-driving school. 

He said he has created his own company based on his passion for woodworking and has missed ice fishing while on the campaign trail. 

Crum said he consistently wanted to understand the purpose behind his decisions as revenue commissioner, citing this as a way to keep himself on track. 

He said Alaska can trust him, pointing out his time as the commissioner of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services from 2018 to 2022 as evidence. “I led the state through COVID,” Crum said. 

Crum acknowledged that he regretted shutting down the private sector during the COVID-19 lockdown. He finished his tenure in this role before moving onto revenue commissioner. 

He said residents of Alaska have a civic duty to vote in the primaries. “Moving forward requires the voters' voice,” said Crum. 

More information on Crum’s campaign can be found on his website.