2026 Alaska gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Alaska. Incumbent Governor Mike Dunleavy is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term.
Candidates
Republican Party
Declared
- Click Bishop, former state senator from the R district (2013–2025)[1]
- Nancy Dahlstrom, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska (2022–present) and candidate for U.S. House in 2024[1]
- Edna DeVries, mayor of Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2021–present)[2]
- Bernadette Wilson, waste management company founder[1]
Potential
- Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue[3]
- Treg Taylor, Alaska Attorney General (2021–present)[3]
Democratic Party
Potential
- Tom Begich, former Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate (2019–2023) from district J (2017–2023) and uncle of U.S. Representative Nick Begich III[4]
- Mary Peltola, former U.S. Representative (2022–2025)[5]
Endorsements
Bernadette Wilson (R)
U.S. Representatives
- Byron Donalds, U.S. Representative from Florida's 19th congressional district (2021–present)[6]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[7] | Solid R | January 23, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[8] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Likely R | May 1, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[10] | Tilt R | June 30, 2025 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Nick Begich vs. Mary Peltola
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Nick Begich (R) |
Mary Peltola (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D)[11][12] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 46% | 46% | 5%[a] | 3% |
Nancy Dahlstrom vs. Mary Peltola
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Nancy Dahlstrom (R) |
Mary Peltola (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data for Progress (D)[11][12] | February 28 – March 7, 2025 | 1000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 34% | 44% | 14%[b] | 7% |
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b c Brooks, James (May 14, 2025). "Third Republican candidate, Bernadette Wilson, enters Alaska governor's race". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ Maguire, Sean (June 12, 2025). "Mat-Su mayor files to run as a Republican for Alaska governor". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Downing, Suzanne (May 6, 2025). "Two Republicans -- Nancy Dahlstrom and Click Bishop -- file for governor". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Gonzales, Nathan (February 12, 2025). "House members running for governor could complicate fight for majority". Roll Call. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Gans, Jared (March 6, 2025). "Peltola's potential comeback buoys Democratic hopes in Alaska". The Hill. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
- ^ Downing, Suzanne (June 8, 2025). "Video: Congressman Byron Donalds endorses Bernadette Wilson for governor of Alaska at rally". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "2026 Governor". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026". Race to the WH. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Katz-Brown, Jason (March 13, 2025). "Oil Taxes, Rural Subsistence, Public School Funding: These Are a Few of Alaska Voters' Favorite Things". Data For Progress. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Data for Progress March 2025 Crosstabs" (PDF). Data for Progress. March 13, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites