Democrats May Flip Governor, Senate Seats in State Trump Won Three Times
Summary
Democrats have a chance to win important races in Alaska this November, including the governor’s seat and a U.S. Senate seat. Alaska has usually voted Republican, but new polls and changes in voting rules create opportunities for Democratic candidates.Key Facts
- Alaska has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968 and voted for President Donald Trump three times.
- The governor’s race is open because the current Republican governor cannot run again.
- Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates by preference, and votes are reallocated if no one wins a majority initially.
- Former Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat, is running against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan.
- Democrats see Alaska as a possible key state to help control the U.S. Senate.
- More than a dozen candidates, including 11 Republicans, 3 Democrats, and 3 independents, are running for governor.
- Analysts say Alaska’s unique politics and voting system could help Democrats if Republicans divide their votes.
- Polls show a competitive governor’s race, which could lead to a Democratic win after many years of Republican dominance.
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