Democrat wins Alaska governor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years as Yale dropout, 37, defeats former talk show host

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His victory means Democrats will control the governor's office in 30 states, including several they flipped after years of Republican control in places such as Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.

Published: 05:21 GMT, 14 November 2026 | Updated: 05:45 GMT, 14 November 2026

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins became the latest beneficiary of the 'blue tsunami' from the midterm elections, becoming the first Democrat to be elected governor of Alaska since 1998.

Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, defeated three Republicans, including Bernadette Wilson who was endorsed by President Donald Trump.

His victory means Democrats will control the governor's office in 30 states, including several they flipped after years of Republican control in places such as Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.

At 37, Kreiss-Tomkins will become the youngest governor in state history.

He will be replacing outgoing Republican Govenor Mike Dunleavy, who was on this position since 2018.

The state's last Democratic governor was Tony Knowles, who was in office till 2002.

Kreiss-Tomkins was endorsed by three former governors including a Democrat, a Republican and an independent — along with Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

The state's US Senate race remains uncalled, with former Congresswoman Mary Peltola at 49.8 percent of the vote with 95 percent of the vote in, ahead of incumbent Dan S Sullivan with 46.1 percent.

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