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Midterms 2026
Governor · 2026

Alaska

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) vs. Bernadette Wilson (R) · Incumbent: open (R)

Recorded before the vote · November 1, 2026
Result: pending

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3. The actual margin will be posted here beside every prediction, with how far each one missed and in which direction.

Polling averages

AverageMarginAs ofMiss
PollCheckD+6.62026-11-01Pending

Latest polls

PollsterForFieldedSampleMarginMiss
Alaska Survey ResearchAlaska Survey ResearchOct 23-251,068 LVD+6Pending
Alaska Survey ResearchAlaska Survey ResearchOct 15-181,568 LVD+10Pending
Data for Progress (D)Data for ProgressOct 8-16629 LVD+6Pending
Alaska Survey ResearchAlaska Survey ResearchOct 1-31,512 LVD+8Pending
SienaThe New York TimesSep 24-Oct 1504 LVD+4Pending
Fabrizio Ward (R) / Impact Research (D)AARPSep 8-11800 LVD+10Pending

Forecasts and odds

ForecasterForecastAs of
Decision Desk HQD 67% to win (Lean D)2026-10-30
PollCheckKreiss-Tomkins (D) 82% to win; Likely D2026-11-01
Silver BulletinSafe D (flip)2026-09-19

Race ratings

RaterRatingAs of
Cook Political ReportToss-up2026-09-17
Inside ElectionsToss-up2026-10-01
Sabato's Crystal BallLean D (flip)2026-10-06
Decision Desk HQLean D2026-10-30

Ranked-choice general with four candidates from the Aug 18 top-four primary: Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Bernadette Wilson (R), Dave Bronson (R), Treg Taylor (R). Poll margins are final-round RCV head-to-heads (Kreiss-Tomkins vs. Wilson) as used by PollCheck. Inside Elections Oct 1 change Lean R -> Toss-up per 270toWin note.

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