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Live results: Alaskans vote on next governor in open primary

Live results: Alaskans vote on next governor in open primary

Summary

Alaska voters are choosing who will replace Governor Mike Dunleay, who cannot run again because of term limits. Many candidates from different parties, including Democrats and Republicans, are competing in an open primary election.

Key Facts

  • Governor Mike Dunleay of Alaska is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
  • The election is an open primary, meaning voters can choose any candidate regardless of party.
  • More than a dozen candidates are running to be the new governor.
  • Former state Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich, a Democrat, is one of the top candidates.
  • Bernadette Wilson, a business owner and Republican, is also leading in recent polls.
  • Other candidates include Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker.
  • The election results will decide who moves on to the general governor’s race.
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