Alaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been elected governor of Alaska, becoming the youngest governor in the state's history. The victory marks a shift in control from the Republican party to the Democrats.
Why it matters
The election of a young Democrat in a traditionally Republican-leaning state highlights shifting political demographics and the impact of ranked-choice voting.
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from the small island community of Sitka, won the race for Alaska governor, according…
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