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
[edit ]United States Senate
[edit ]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
[edit ]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
[edit ]Governor
[edit ]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.[6] Seventeen candidates are running for governor in 2026. There are eleven Republican candidates, three Democratic candidates, and three independents, including former governor Bill Walker.[7]
State legislative
[edit ]House of Representatives
[edit ]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.[8]
Senate
[edit ]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.[9]
Judicial
[edit ]Supreme Court
[edit ]On November 5, Alaskan State Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate is up for re-election. These are non-partisan elections.[10]
Ballot measures
[edit ]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.[11]
- 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.[12]
References
[edit ]- ^ "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.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (March 22, 2025). "Breaking: Sen. Dan Sullivan formally announces his campaign for reelection". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ DeMarban, Alex; Samuels, Iris (January 12, 2026). "Former US Rep. Mary Peltola launches Senate bid against incumbent Dan Sullivan". Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Samuels, Iris; Kanagy, Mari. "Candidate slate finalized for Alaska's statewide elections". Anchorage Daily News . Retrieved June 5, 2026.
- ^ Brooks, James (November 8, 2024). "Alaska House control flips from predominantly Republican coalition to mostly Democratic coalition". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "NEWS: Senate Continues Bipartisan Coalition and Announces Leadership Positions". Alaska Senate Majority. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Schroeder, Kollette (January 20, 2023). "Governor Dunleavy Appoints Jude Pate to the Alaska Supreme Court". Mike Dunleavy. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "With lawmakers' help, Alaska political donation limits could come before 2026 election". Alaska Public Media. May 1, 2025. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ 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.