Alaska Candidate & Election Guide
Federal and statewide candidates, elections, state political parties, news sites, and other resources — no frills, just what you need — curated by Politics1 publisher Ron Gunzburger.
US Senator Dan Sullivan (R) is facing an incredibly competitive reelection challenge from ex-Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D), who placed several points ahead of him in the primary. This is a top Dem national target race. Some dirty tricks at play, too, as another "Dan Sullivan" also is running as a Repubican in the race, sure to add confusion. The primary, and the chaotic candidate withdrawals/disqualifications before top-four was set, made ex-St Rep Jonathan "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins (D) the slight favorite in the open gubernatorial contest. As for the congressional race, Dems are backing independent Bill Hill in his run vs US Rep Nick Begich (R), but the incumbent likely has the edge.
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets.)
[ Mike Dunleavy (R)* - Term Limited in 2026. ]
& [ Nancy Dahlstrom (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Dave Bronson (R) - Ex-Anchorage Mayor, Commercial Pilot & Retired USAF Officer
& Josh Church (R) - Construction Contractor & USMC Veteran
Jonathan "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins (D) - Ex-State Rep. & Poliy Analyst
& Zac Johnson (I) - Anchorage Assemblman & USMC Veteran
Treg Taylor (R) - Ex-Attorney General & '16 Anchorage Assembly Candidate
& Candi English (R) - Manufacturing Executive
Bernadette Wilson (R) - Businesswoman, Ex-Radio Show Host & Conservative Activist
& Mike Shower (R) - Ex-State Sen., FedEx Pilot & Retired USAF Officer
Next Governor Election in 2026.
STATE LEGISLATURE
State House ( Majority Caucus - Minority Caucus )
State Senate ( Majority Caucus - Minority Caucus )
U.S. Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Dan Sullivan (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jerry Heikes (R)
- Drywall Contractor, Minister, National Guard Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Mary Peltola (D) - Ex-Congresswoman, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Nonprofit Executive
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr (R) - Retired Teacher & NOT the incumbent US Senator
SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Lisa
Murkowski (R)* - (Campaign
Site)
Mike Dunleavy (R) - Governor, Ex-State Sen. & Ex-Mat-Su School Board President
Richard Grayson (G) - Attorney, Arizona Resident & Frequent Candidate
James Michael Ryan (R) - Florida Resident
U.S. House
At LARGE
Nick Begich (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Eric Hafner (D) - Federal Prisoner in NY, Felon & Frequent Candidate
Bill Hill (I) - Ex-Bristol Bay School Superintendent, Commercial Fisherman & Teacher
Jim McDermott (L) - Career Advisor, Retired USAF Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Political Parties
Alaskan Party (AK)
Alaska Aurora Party (AA)
Alaska
Constitution Party (C) - State affiliate of the Life and Liberty Party
Alaska Democratic Party (D)
Alaska Green Party (G) - not affiliated with national Green Party
Alaska Libertarian
Party (L)
Republican Party of
Alaska (R)
Unaffiliated / Nonpartisan / Undeclared / Independent (I)
Write-In (WI)
State Election Office
Alaska
Division of Elections
Alaska Political Offices
Commission (APOC)
State News Sources
Alaska Beacon
Alaska
Journal of Commerce
Alaska Landmine (Conservative)
Alaska Native News
The Alaska Story
Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage Press (Alternative)
Artic Sounder
Chilkat Valley News
Delta Discovery
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Homer Tribune
Indian Country Today: Alaska
Juneau Empire
Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Ketchikan Daily News
Kodiak Daily Mirror
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
The Midnight Sun
Must Read Alaska (Conservative)
Nome Nugget
Northern Journal
Petersburg Pilot
Seward Journal
Daily Sitka Sentinel
Skagway News
Sol de Medianoche (Spanish)
Wrangell Sentinel
Alaska Public Radio/TV
KAUU TV-5 (CBS - Anchorage)
KTBY TV-4 (Fox - Anchorage) / KYUR TV-12 (ABC - Anchorage)
KTUU TV-2 (NBC - Anchorage)
KDMD TV-33 (Telemundo - Anchorage)
KUAC FM 89.9 (Fairbanks)