Alaska Governor 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in Alaska.

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About this race

The 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor and lieutenant governor of Alaska. The primary election will occur on August 18, 2026 as a nonpartisan blanket primary, in which the four highest-placing candidates will advance to a ranked-choice general election. Incumbent Governor Mike Dunleavy is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.

Candidates

Republican Party

Latest coverage of the Alaska Governor race

Voters question gubernatorial candidates in Anchorage speed dating-style eventAlaska Public Media · 22 Jul 2026Alaska's 17 governor candidates have raised nearly $9 million. This chart shows who gave it.Alaska Beacon · 28 Jul 2026In Alaska’s crowded race for governor, candidates struggle to stand out as primary nearsAnchorage Daily News · 08 Aug 2026Man with same name as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rulesPBS · 27 Jun 2026With ranked-choice tabulations underway, here’s what you need to knowMaine Morning Star · 15 Jun 2026Democrat in Alaska’s governor race reports $1.8M fundraising haul, driven by CaliforniansAlaska Public Media · 24 Jul 2026Democrat throws support to independent running for Alaska’s U.S. House seatAlaska Beacon · 17 Jul 2026Seventeen governor candidates vie for votes in Alaska’s primary electionAlaska Beacon · 21 Jul 2026

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