Gov. Bill Walker announced that he’s suspending his campaign for election at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention on October 19, 2018. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Gov. Bill Walker announced that he’s suspending his campaign for election at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention on October 19, 2018. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Gov. Bill Walker is hugged by a supporter after his announcement. Gov. Bill Walker announced that he’s suspending his campaign for election at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention on October 19, 2018. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Gov. Bill Walker participates as a spiritual song is sung on stage. Gov. Bill Walker announced that he’s suspending his campaign for election at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention on October 19, 2018. (Marc Lester / ADN)

Gov. Bill Walker announced that he’s suspending his campaign for election at the Alaska Federation of Natives annual convention on October 19, 2018. (Marc Lester / ADN)