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). This is will be a top Dem national target race. The Republicans hold an advantage in the open, crowded gubernatorial race, particularly as Peltola opted to run for Senate instead of Governor. As for the congressional race, Dems seem to be backing independent Bill Hill in his run vs US Rep Nick Begich (R).
Governor
(Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets.)
[ Mike Dunleavy (R)* - Term Limited in 2026. ]
& [ Nancy Dahlstrom (R)* - Retiring in 2026. ]
Tom Begich (D) - Ex-State Sen., Musician, Author & Uncle of US Rep Nick Begich
& Julia Hnilicka (D) - Ex-USDA State Director & '20 St Rep Candidate
Click Bishop (R) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Labor Commissioner & Retired Heavy Equipment Operator
& Greta Schuerch (I) - NANA Regional Corporation Director
Dave Bronson (R) - Ex-Anchorage Mayor, Commercial Pilot & Retired USAF Officer
& Josh Church (R) - Construction Contractor & USMC Veteran
Matt Claman (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Ex-Anchorage Assemblyman & Attorney
& Sarah Skeel (D) - Hospital Administrator
Adam Crum (R) - State Revenue Commissioner, Ex-State Health Commissioner & Businessman
& Bob Craig (R) - Healthcare Executive & Army Veteran
Edna DeVries (R) - Mat-Su Borough Mayor, Ex-Palmer Mayor & Businesswoman
& George Hightower (R) - Physician
Meda DeWitt (I) - Lingít Traditional Healer, Massage Therapist & Community Organizer
& Chris Steere (I) - Electronics Technician
Matt Heilala (R) - Podiatrist & State Medical Board Member
& Jesse Sumner (R) - Ex-State Rep., Ex-Mat-Su Assemblyman & Home Builder
Shelley Hughes (R) - Ex-State Sen. & Ex-State Rep.
& Blake Gettys (R) - Retired USAF Brigadier General & Airline Pilot
Jonathan "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins (D) - Ex-State Rep. & Poliy Analyst
& Zac Johnson (I) - Anchorage Assemblman & USMC Veteran
Hank Kroll (R) - Retired Commercial Fisherman, Bush Pilot, Writer & '18 St Rep Candidate
& Tommy Nicholson III (I)
Lesil McGuire (R) - Ex-State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Consultant & '14 Lt Gov Candidate
& Elizabeth Rexford (I) - Legislative Aide
James "JP4" Parkin IV (R) - Ex-Angoon City Councilman & Teacher
& Ramadhani "Ram" Greer (D) - Truck Driver
Destry Payne (I) - Welder/Fabricator
& Cliff Silvers (I) - Diving Instructor
Treg Taylor (R) - Ex-Attorney General & '16 Anchorage Assembly Candidate
& Candi English (R) - Manufacturing Executive
Bill Walker (R) - Ex-Governor, Ex-Valdez Mayor & Attorney
& Randy Hoffbeck (I) - Ex-State Revenue Commissioner & Business Consultant
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)
Dustin Darden (R) - City Maintenance Worker, Conspiracy Theorist & Frequent Candidate
Fred Grauberger (R) - Retired Federal Employee
Richard Grayson (G) - Attorney, Writer, Frequent Candidate & Arizona Resident
Carol Hafner (D) - Retired Educator, South Dakota Resident & Frequent Candidate
Jerry Heikes (R) - Drywall Contractor, Minister, National Guard Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Sid Hill (I) - LaRouche Activist & Frequent Candidate
Scott Kohlhaas (L) - Ex-State Libertarian Chair, Consultant & Frequent Candidate
David Leslie (D) - Dancer, Actor, Choreographer & Blogger
Richard Mayers (R) - Neo-Nazi Activist, Frequent Candidate & Illinois Resident
Heather McElwain (R) - Cannabis Cultivator
Mary Peltola (D) - Ex-Congresswoman, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Nonprofit Executive
Reece Roberts (I)
Shirley Saucerman (I) - Physician
Earl "Skip" Southworth (AK)
Dan J. Sullivan (R) - Same name, 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
James Michael Ryan (R) - Florida Resident
U.S. House
At LARGE
Nick Begich (R)* - (Campaign Site)
David Ambrose (I) - Driver & '22/'24 Candidate
Lady Donna Dutchess (I) - Notary, Candlemaker & '22/'24 Candidate
John Foddrill (L) - IT Professional, Project Manager & Texas Resident
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
Matt Schultz (D) - Pastor & Affordable Housing Activist
John Brendan Williams (D)
Matthew "Bronco" Williams (I) - Teacher & Writer
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)