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August 18, 2026
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Zac Johnson Advance in Alaska Governor Primary
- Kreiss-Tomkins and running mate Zac Johnson finished first in the ranked-choice primary.
- Former state Sen. Tom Begich and Julia Hnilicks secured second place, also advancing to the general election.
- The primary featured 34 candidates vying for governor-lieutenant governor positions, reflecting a diverse political landscape.
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- Live results: Alaskans vote on next governor in open primaryAug 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill
- Progressive Democrat Makes Runoff for Alaska GovernorAug 19, 2026 at 5:13 AM · NYT
- Scion of Democratic Politics Makes Runoff for Alaska GovernorAug 19, 2026 at 5:15 AM · NYT
- Former state rep tops ranked-choice slugfest as Alaska advances nominees for governorAug 19, 2026 at 5:38 AM · Fox News
- Wide-open Alaska governor’s race set as Kreiss-Tomkins leads packAug 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM · The Hill
- Wide-open Alaska governor’s race set as Kreiss-Tomkins leads packAug 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM · The Hill