Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins elected Alaska governor for first time since 1998

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 04:31 · Archive

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has become the first Democrat elected governor of Alaska since 1998, defeating three Republicans in the 3 November election. His victory is part of a broader midterm wave that has given Democrats control of governor's offices in 30 states, flipping several from Republican control including Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.

Kreiss-Tomkins, 37, a former state representative, defeated Bernadette Wilson, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. The two other Republicans in the race, Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor, both wished him success. Kreiss-Tomkins said winning as a Democrat in Alaska can be like 'working against gravity' and credited his victory to an ambitious campaign that 'covered every corner of the state'. He travelled more than 40,000 miles throughout the state, including by snow machine and boat to reach rural villages not connected by road. His campaign reported more than 10,000 individual donors.

During his campaign, Kreiss-Tomkins focused on affordability and advocated for full funding of public schools, corporate income tax from oil and gas producers, and a moratorium on new data centres. He also criticised the state ferry system under outgoing Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy, who was barred by term limits from seeking a third term. Kreiss-Tomkins said he wanted a Cabinet with Republicans, Democrats and independents, stating: 'If they're competent, if they're service-minded, if they're entrepreneurial, if they're problem-solvers, you're on the team.'

How it is being reported

• Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins says his successful gubernatorial campaign 'covered every corner' of AlaskaJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says being the first Democrat elected governor in Alaska in nearly 30 years holds special meaning for him.Clickorlando · 15 Nov, 04:08
• Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins says his successful gubernatorial campaign 'covered every corner' of AlaskaJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says being the first Democrat elected governor in Alaska in nearly 30 years holds special meaning for him.News4Jax · 15 Nov, 04:08
• Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in AlaskaAlaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998.Clickorlando · 14 Nov, 05:07
• Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in AlaskaAlaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998.News4Jax · 14 Nov, 05:07

In this story: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins · Donald Trump · Mike Dunleavy · Bernadette Wilson · Alaska

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