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Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$133.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age37 years old (Feb 7, 1989)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundState legislator
EducationSitka High School (2003–2007)
Notable personal detailsJonathan S. Kreiss-Tomkins is an American politician from Sitka, Alaska. A Democrat, he served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing a Southeast Alaska district that included Sitka and surrounding island communities. He attended Yale University and left college before completing a degree to run for office. In 2026, he announced a campaign for Governor of Alaska.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports using tax policy to raise additional, targeted revenue (including taxes on the oil industry and consideration of broad-based taxes such as income or sales taxes) as part of a broader fiscal plan to avoid deep cuts and sustain public services. Has participated in bipartisan fiscal planning and modeling to pair new revenue with spending reforms.
Healthcare
Supports Medicaid expansion and broader access to healthcare, emphasizing providing coverage to Alaska’s most vulnerable and stabilizing rural hospitals. Has sponsored or supported health-related legislation (e.g., opioid-related measures and health cost transparency) while serving in the Alaska Legislature.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-choice and has opposed legislative measures that would restrict abortion coverage or limit access to abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth. His roll-call votes and public answers show support for preserving access to abortion and opposing restrictions on Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions.
Climate & Energy
Supports large-scale clean energy investment and a transition to 100% clean energy; has participated in renewable energy planning for Alaska communities and has expressed concern about oil-dependence while calling for stronger oversight of offshore drilling.
Polls
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