Alaska Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Alaska Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democrat) faces Republican Bernadette Wilson. The seat is currently held by Republicans and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Toss-up. Prediction markets give Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins a 89% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Bernadette Wilson ahead by 2.0 points. The last polls in Alaska close at 1 a.m. Eastern (after midnight).
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:49:08 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 1 a.m. Eastern (after midnight).
Ballots already cast
This state doesn't register voters by party, so only totals are shown.
- Voted in person (early)64,332
- Voted by mail35,092
- Total ballots cast99,424
- Share of 2022 total turnout37%
- Mail ballots requested50,428
UF Election Lab · updated 11/2/2026
Candidates
- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (Democrat)
- Bernadette Wilson (Republican)
Odds
- Polymarket: Democrat 89%, Republican 11%
Rating: Toss-up
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Kreiss-Tomkins | Wilson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D) | July 17–19, 2026 | 15% | 14% |
| Alaska Survey Research | June 30 – July 1, 2026 | 12% | 15% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | June 24–25, 2026 | 13% | 12% |
| Alaska Survey Research | May 14–17, 2026 | 8% | 16% |
| Dittman Research | April 27–30, 2026 | 5% | 6% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) | February 5–11, 2026 | 9% | 14% |
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Democratic win would be a flip from Republican control.
For Alaska
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Alaska, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Bernadette Wilson
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Alaska Governor Election 2026?
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Bernadette Wilson (R).
Who is favored to win the Alaska governor race?
Prediction markets give Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins a 89% chance. VoteTide's rating is Toss-up.
When do polls close in Alaska?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Alaska close at 1 a.m. Eastern (after midnight). The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Alaska results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Alaska at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +13.1
- Electoral votes: 3
- U.S. House seats: 1