Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in Alaskapbs.org· 6h
The Associated Press reports that Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former Alaska state lawmaker, was elected governor, the first Democrat to win the office since 1998, defeating three Republicans including Donald Trump-endorsed Bernadette Wilson. His victory gives Democrats 30 governorships, and he is to be sworn in on 7 December 2026 after endorsements from Lisa Murkowski and three former governors.
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