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Alaska

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.

This state page last updated: January 20, 2026

Governor

GOVERNOR:
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the General Election.)
[ Mike Dunleavy (R)* - Term Limited in 2026. ]
Tom Begich (D) - Ex-State Sen., Musician, Author & Uncle of US Rep Nick Begich
Click Bishop (R) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Labor Commissioner & Retired Heavy Equipment Operator
Dave Bronson (R) - Ex-Anchorage Mayor, Commercial Pilot & Retired USAF Officer
Matt Claman (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Ex-Anchorage Assemblyman & Attorney
Adam Crum (R) - State Revenue Commissioner, Ex-State Health Commissioner & Businessman
Nancy Dahlstrom (R) - Lt Governor, Ex-Corrections Commissioner, Ex-State Rep. & '24 US Rep Candidate
Edna DeVries (R) - Mat-Su Borough Mayor, Ex-Palmer Mayor & Businesswoman
Matt Heilala (R) - Podiatrist & State Medical Board Member

John Wayne Howe (I) - Machine Shop Owner, Anti-Tax Activist & Frequent Candidate

Shelley Hughes (R) - Ex-State Sen. & Ex-State Rep.

Lisa Murkowski (R) - US Senator, Ex-State Rep. & Attorney

James "JP4" Parkin IV (R) - Ex-Angoon City Councilman & Teacher

Treg Taylor (R) - Ex-Attorney General & '16 Anchorage Assembly Candidate
Bernadette Wilson (R) - Businesswoman, Ex-Radio Show Host & Conservative Activist

Next Governor Election in 2026.

Lieutenant Governor

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
[ Nancy Dahlstrom (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]

STATE LEGISLATURE

U.S. Senator

U.S. SENATORS:

SENATE ELECTION 2026:
Dan Sullivan (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Dustin Darden (R) - City Maintenance Worker, Conspiracy Theorist & Frequent Candidate
Ann Diener (D) - Democratic Activist
Christopher Miklos (R)
Mary Peltola (D) - Ex-Congresswoman, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Nonprofit Executive
John Williams (D)

Ted Stevens for US Senate - 1972 Mike Gravel - 1968 Don Young for Congress

SENATE ELECTION 2028:
Lisa Murkowski (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Dunleavy (R) - Governor, Ex-State Sen. & Ex-Mat-Su School Board President

James Michael Ryan (R) - Florida Resident

U.S. House

U.S. CONGRESS:

At LARGE

AT LARGE:
Nick Begich (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Lady Donna Dutchess (I) - Notary, Candlemaker & '22/'24 Candidate
Jerry Heikes (R) - Drywall Contractor, Minister, National Guard Veteran & Frequent Candidate

Bill Hill (I) - Ex-Bristol Bay School Superintendent, Commercial Fisherman & Teacher

Matt Salisbury (R) - Property Claims Adjuster & '24 Candidate

Matt Schultz (D) - Pastor & Affordable Housing Activist
Gavin Solomon (R) - Businessman & NY Resident
John Brendan Williams (D)




Political Parties

STATE POLITICAL PARTIES:

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

State News Sources