# Democrat Surprises in Alaska Governor’s Race | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-04T11:51:58+00:00
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Alaska’s governor’s race is turning into a wild card showdown as a long-shot Democrat, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, shocks the political world by winning the primary. Once considered nearly impossible, his grassroots blitz—texting voters and hitting every corner of the state—has turned him into the sole Democratic contender with a real shot at the governor’s mansion for the first time in over two decades. With Republicans deeply divided and Alaska’s independent voters up for grabs, Kreiss-Tomkins is betting on unity over ideology, calling his campaign a “heat-seeking missile” aimed squarely at the general election. His message? A progressive agenda tempered with pragmatic negotiation—just what moderate Republicans are craving. And with ranked-choice voting potentially backfiring due to GOP infighting, the stage is set for an unexpected upset. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/75e97450ef978743

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