What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Summary
Voters in Alaska and Wyoming are voting in primary elections that will help decide party candidates for important races, including the US Senate and governor positions. Alaska uses a unique single primary system where the top four candidates, regardless of party, advance, and its US Senate race is seen as highly competitive.Key Facts
- Alaska and Wyoming are holding primary elections on Tuesday as part of the US midterm election process.
- Alaska uses a single primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot, and the top four move ahead.
- Alaska’s Senate race features incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola as main contenders.
- The Senate race in Alaska could influence which party controls the US Senate.
- Seventeen candidates are running for Alaska governor, with many Republicans competing to replace term-limited Governor Mike Dunleavy.
- Wyoming is experiencing significant turnover in Republican leaders at state and federal levels.
- Alaska’s unique ranked-choice voting system allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference.
- Two different Republicans named Dan Sullivan are on Alaska’s Senate primary ballot.
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