
Ben Dover
Service before politics.
About
Running on wildfire prevention, funding for volunteer fire departments and protecting public lands, with a focus on rural communities.
Platform
- Wildfire preparedness and prevention
- Better grants and equipment for volunteer fire departments
- Conserve and protect public lands
- Invest in rural communities
- Support first responders and land management
In the polls
| Poll | Date | Share | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Park Polling Institute | Nov 8 | 6% | 6th |
| Del Perro Research | Nov 7 | 7% | 6th |
| The Daily Assumption reader poll Not scientific | Nov 7 | 6% | 6th |
| Weazel News | Nov 6 | 9% | 6th |
| San News / Pacific Bluffs Research | Nov 5 | 10% | 5th |
| Blaine County Courier Regional poll | Nov 4 | 19% | 2nd |
| Cranley for Governor Campaign internal | Nov 3 | 7% | 5th |
| ULSA Civic Poll | Nov 2 | 11% | 4th |
| Vinewood Research Group | Oct 25 | 12% | 4th |
Letter to the people of San Andreas
To the people of San Andreas,
My name is Ben Dover, and I'm running for Governor because I believe the hardworking people of this state deserve leadership that actually puts them first.
For too long, rural communities have been overlooked, volunteer fire departments have struggled to get the funding and equipment they need, and our public lands have faced growing challenges. These are real problems that deserve real solutions, not just another politician standing behind a podium making promises.
My campaign is built around a few priorities: improving wildfire preparedness and prevention, securing better grants and resources for volunteer fire departments, strengthening responsible land management, protecting our public lands, and making sure rural communities have a voice in the Governor's Office.
I also believe that protecting our constitutional rights and keeping our communities safe should go hand in hand. The government should work for the people, not the other way around.
I've seen the messages coming from the other candidates, and while I respect anyone willing to step up and run for office, I believe this election needs to be about more than catchy slogans, political arguments, and campaign advertisements. The people of San Andreas deserve to know what each candidate plans to accomplish and how they intend to get it done.
I'm not going to stand here and tell you that I can fix every problem overnight. What I can promise is that I will listen, work hard, and fight to make sure the people and communities of San Andreas are represented.
Whether you live in Los Santos, Sandy Shores, Grapeseed, Paleto Bay, or anywhere in between, your voice matters, and your community deserves to be heard.
This campaign isn't about political power. It's about public service, protecting our communities, and preserving the land we call home.
I encourage every resident of San Andreas to get involved, ask questions, and hold all of us running for office accountable.
It's time to put service before politics and start focusing on what really matters.
Ben Dover
Candidate for Governor of San Andreas
PROTECTING OUR LAND. DEFENDING OUR PEOPLE.
SERVICE BEFORE POLITICS.
Issued by the Ben Dover for Governor Campaign | San Andreas | 2026
A challenge to the other candidates
San Andreas doesn't need another politician making promises they can't keep. We need leadership that's willing to get its hands dirty and address the problems facing our state.
Dax Corvin says San Andreas is ready for liftoff, but what does that mean for the volunteer fire departments struggling for funding or the rural communities that need better resources?
Charles Dickson talks about being a hardworking community leader, and I respect the importance of emergency services. But I want to hear more about his plans for wildfire prevention, public land conservation, and the communities outside our major cities.
And Terry Potts has raised important questions about constitutional rights and the Jingoism Act. Those concerns deserve serious attention, but being Governor also means having a plan for the everyday challenges our people face.
My campaign is focused on wildfire preparedness and prevention, better grants for volunteer fire departments, responsible land management, protecting our public lands, and giving rural communities the attention they deserve. I also believe our constitutional freedoms must be protected.
I'm asking every candidate to explain how they plan to deliver on their promises, where the funding will come from, and how their policies will benefit the people of San Andreas.
This election shouldn't be a competition over who has the best slogan. It should be about who has the plans, commitment, and accountability to serve our state.
I'm ready to put those plans on the table and answer the tough questions. I expect my opponents to do the same.
BEN DOVER FOR GOVERNOR
Protecting Our Land. Defending Our People.
SERVICE BEFORE POLITICS.
Campaign ads
Coverage
John Politician Climbs in the Polls After Promising to Cut Taxes
He was at 8 percent a week ago. Now he is third, ahead of Dax Corvin, Ben Dover and Terry Potts, and his supporters say the tax pledge is why.
Jock Cranley Edges Past Paramedic Charles Dickson in Six-Way Race for Governor
John Politician has climbed into third and Dax Corvin has slipped to fourth. Voters will also decide seven propositions, including an 80 mph speed cap on every private…





