2026 Alaska elections

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]

Federal offices

United States Senate

Main article: 2026 United States Senate election in Alaska

Two-term incumbent Dan Sullivan is running for re-election. ^[2] He is being challenged by former congresswoman Mary Peltola. ^[3]

United States House of Representatives

Main article: 2026 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska

One term incumbent Nick Begich III is running for re-election. ^[4] He won his seat in a highly competitive election in 2024 against then incumbent congresswomen Mary Peltola. ^[5]

State offices

Governor

Main article: 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election

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. ^[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.

• The "Establish Campaign Contribution Limits for State and Local Elections Initiative" will establish campaign contribution limits for state and local campaigns. ^[10]
• An initiative will seek to repeal ranked-choice voting, non-partisan primaries, and enhanced campaign finance disclosure requirements adopted with the passage of 2020 Ballot Measure 2. This will be the second initiative attempting to repeal ranked-choice voting, following the failed 2024 Ballot Measure 2. ^[11]

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. DeMarban, Alex; Samuels, Iris (January 12, 2025). "Former US Rep. Mary Peltola launches Senate bid against incumbent Dan Sullivan". Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved January 12, 2025.
4. 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.
5. "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.
6. 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.
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.