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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Wins Alaska Governor's Race
Confirmed
In Short: Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Bernadette Wilson, who was backed by former President Donald Trump.
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Bernadette Wilson, who was backed by former President Donald Trump.
Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from Sitka, seeks to return his party to the governor's mansion after Republican Mike Dunleavy's two terms.
Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, endorsed Kreiss-Tomkins in the race.
The election outcome highlights the impact of internal Republican infighting on the race.
Alaska's governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into an alleged scheme involving two men named Dan Sullivan in the state's US Senate race.
What's confirmed
- Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska's gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Bernadette Wilson, who was backed by former President Donald Trump.
- Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from Sitka, seeks to return his party to the governor's mansion after Republican Mike Dunleavy's two terms.
- Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, endorsed Kreiss-Tomkins in the race.
- The election outcome highlights the impact of internal Republican infighting on the race.
- Alaska's governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into an alleged scheme involving two men named Dan Sullivan in the state's US Senate race.
What's still developing
- He is the first Democratic governor in Alaska since 1998.
- The governor's post on X said he would investigate "whether this scheme violated Alaska's laws".