Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leads early Alaska governor results
The gist
Former Alaska state representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins led with 55.3% of first-choice votes as 45 of 400 precincts reported.
A win would make him Alaska's first Democratic governor since 2002.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Kreiss-Tomkins placed first in the top-four primary with 22.5%, ahead of Tom Begich (D) at 20.8%; Taylor advanced to the general election after Begich withdrew.
- Oct 8, 2026Bronson, Kreiss-Tomkins, Taylor and Wilson met in the Debate for the State at the Alaska Public Media studio.
- Oct 16, 2026Former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor refused President Trump's call for Republicans to unite behind Bernadette Wilson and stayed in the race; Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom later placed Taylor back on the ballot.