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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican

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Published November 14, 2026

Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history. (Image credit: Eric Stone)

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