2026 Alaska elections

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2026 Alaska elections
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Alaska on November 3, 2026. Primary elections will take place on Aug 18, 2026. [1]

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Federal offices

United States Senate

Two-term incumbent Dan Sullivan is running for re-election. [2] He currently has no prominent challengers.

United States House of Representatives

One term incumbent Nick Begich III is running for re-election. [3] He won his seat in a highly competitive election in 2024 against then incumbent congresswomen Mary Peltola. [4]

State offices

Governor

Two-term incumbent Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. Alaskans elect their Governor and Lt. Governor on one ticket and current Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom is running for Governor in 2026. [5] There has also been speculation that former Democratic Congresswomen Mary Peltola will run for governor. [6]

State legislative

House of Representatives

The Alaskan House of Representatives is currently governed by a Coalition Government with all Democrats and Independents and some Republicans in control of the government. [7]

Senate

Like the Alaskan House of Representatives, the Alaskan Senate is currently governed by a coalition government with all Democrats and some Republicans in control of the government. [8]

Judicial

Supreme Court

On November 5, Alaskan State Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate is up for re-election. These are non-partisan elections. [9]

Ballot measures

Two ballot measures are expected to appear on ballots for 2026 in Alaska.

References

  1. ↑ "Election Information - Division of Elections". Division of Elections - State of Alaska. October 25, 2023. Archived from the original on July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Downing, Suzanne (March 22, 2025). "Breaking: Sen. Dan Sullivan formally announces his campaign for reelection". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. ↑ Brooks, James (May 8, 2025). "Trump backs Begich for reelection to Alaska's U.S. House seat in 2026". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ "AP Race Call: Republican Nick Begich wins election to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District, beating incumbent Mary Peltola". AP News. November 21, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  5. ↑ Brooks, James (May 6, 2025). "Republicans Nancy Dahlstrom and Click Bishop are first to file for 2026 Alaska governor's race". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ Sabbatini, Mark (February 12, 2025). "Report: Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola likely to run for governor in 2026". Juneau Empire. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  7. ↑ Brooks, James (November 8, 2024). "Alaska House control flips from predominantly Republican coalition to mostly Democratic coalition". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  8. ↑ "NEWS: Senate Continues Bipartisan Coalition and Announces Leadership Positions". Alaska Senate Majority. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  9. ↑ Schroeder, Kollette (January 20, 2023). "Governor Dunleavy Appoints Jude Pate to the Alaska Supreme Court". Mike Dunleavy. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "With lawmakers' help, Alaska political donation limits could come before 2026 election". Alaska Public Media. May 1, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  11. ↑ Samuels, Iris (December 31, 2025). "Another initiative to repeal open primaries and ranked choice voting set to appear on Alaska's 2026 ballot". Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved January 1, 2026.
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