Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 18, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Begich | 25,383 | 20.0% |
Republican Primary
Held August 18, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadette M. Wilson | 13,418 | 24.4% | |
| Dave Bronson | 10,745 | 19.6% | |
| Treg Taylor | 9,483 | 17.3% | |
| Adam Crum | 7,292 | 13.3% | |
| Shelley Hughes | 7,160 | 13.0% | |
| Matt A. Heilala | 3,464 | 6.3% | |
| Edna DeVries | 1,760 | 3.2% | |
| Lesil McGuire | 1,614 | 2.9% |
Nonpartisan Primary
Held August 18, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan S. “JKT” Kreiss-Tomkins | 27,623 | 21.8% | |
| Click Bishop | 8,860 | 7.0% | |
| Bill Walker | 5,429 | 4.3% | |
| Meda DeWitt | 3,153 | 2.5% | |
| James W. “JP4” Parkin | 464 | 0.4% | |
| Henry F. “Hank” Kroll | 234 | 0.2% |
Undeclared Primary
Held August 18, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destry J. Sr. Payne | 255 | 0.2% |
Full calendar and every race: Alaska primary guide
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The right edge is that same average of the last three polls. This is an average, not a forecast.
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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Nominee
Democrat
Tom Begich Nominee
DemocratBernadette Wilson Nominee
Republican
Dave Bronson Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/Siena University 2024 err 3.1 | 2026-10-01 | 504 LV | ±5.10 | Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins 40.00% | Bernadette Wilson 20.00% |
| Cygnal (R) partisan·R 2024 err 4.2 | 2026-09-27 | 502 LV | ±4.37 | Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins 44.00% | Bernadette Wilson 24.00% |
| co/efficient (R) partisan·R | 2026-09-17 | 799 LV | ±3.50 | Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins 43.00% | Bernadette Wilson 20.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Alaska governor's race?
Polling so far tested a matchup that is no longer live: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is not the Democrat nominee — Tom Begich is. In that earlier polling, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins led Bernadette Wilson 42.3% to 21.3%. The PollingSource average resets once the final matchup is polled.
Is the 2026 Alaska governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Alaska governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from New York Times/Siena University (completed October 1, 2026), found Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) at 40% and Bernadette Wilson (R) at 20%.
When is the 2026 Alaska governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Dunleavy term-limited (2018+2022), open seat
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