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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins elected to serve as Alaska’s 13th governor

Iris Samuels

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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been elected as the 13th governor of Alaska, marking the first Democratic win in the state since 2002. He campaigned on a platform of moderate compromise and plans to take office on December 7.

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This election represents a significant political shift in a traditionally Republican-leaning state, potentially altering regional policy priorities.

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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been elected to serve as Alaska’s 13th governor.

A 37-year-old former state House member from Sitka, Kreiss-Tomkins emerged victorious with a majority of votes after pitching himself as a moderate leader who would seek compromise to solve the challenges facing the state.

When sworn in on Dec. 7, he will become the first Democrat to lead Alaska since former Gov. Tony Knowles wrapped up an eight-year tenure in 2002.

Earning 50.8% of first-choice votes counted as of Friday , Kreiss-Tomkins defeated three Republicans on the general election ballot. The top GOP vote-getter was Bernadette Wilson, an Anchorage business owner who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement after promising a combative and partisan approach to governing. Wilson received 28.1% of first-choice votes. Also on the ballot was former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, who had 13.6% of first-choice votes. Former Attorney General Treg Taylor had 7.2%.

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