Tag: Alaska 2026 elections coverage
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Bill Walker's entry into Alaska's governor race is the 10th non-consecutive run by a governor in the state since 1960
On June 1, 2026, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) filed to run for governor, an office he left in 2018. Walker previously ran for governor in 2022, coming in third place, receiving 21% of the vote behind Les Gara’s (D) 24% and incumbent Mike Dunleavy’s (R) 50%. Walker is not the first former governor…
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Alaska's federal elections are using ranked-choice voting (RCV) for the third consecutive cycle
On January 12, 2026, former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola (D) announced her campaign for U.S. Senate against incumbent Dan Sullivan (R). With Peltola’s entry into the race, we’re taking a look at Alaska’s use of ranked-choice voting (RCV) since its adoption in 2020 and how it's played out in other statewide elections. Peltola was first…