2018 Alaska elections

2018 Alaska elections

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Turnout49.73%[1] Decrease

A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2018. Primary elections were held on August 21, 2018.[2]

Alaska voters elected the governor, lieutenant governor, and parts of the Alaska Legislature, as well as their sole member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the at-large district.

Federal offices

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United States House of Representatives

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2018 Alaska's at-large congressional district election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Don Young (incumbent) 149,779 53.08% +2.76
Independent Alyse Galvin 131,199 46.50% +10.48
Write-in 1,188 0.42% +0.02
Total votes 282,166 100.00%
Republican hold

State offices

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Governor

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2018 Alaska gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Dunleavy 145,631 51.44% +5.56
Democratic Mark Begich 125,739 44.41% –3.69
Independent Bill Walker (incumbent; withdrawn) 5,757 2.03% –46.07
Libertarian William Toien 5,402 1.91% –1.30
Write-in 605 0.21% –0.11
Total votes 283,134 100.00%
Republican gain from Independent

State legislature

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Alaska Senate

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Alaska Senate
Party Leader Before After Change
Republican Peter Micciche 14 13 Decrease 1
Democratic Berta Gardner 6 7 Increase 1
Total 20 20

Alaska House of Representatives

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In the Alaska House of Representatives, a coalition of Democrats, independents, and defective Republicans control the chamber. Despite the Republicans gaining a majority of seats in these elections, the coalition retained their control when six Republicans joined the Democratic caucus.

Alaska House of Representatives
Party Leader Before After Change
Coalition Bryce Edgmon 22[a] 25[b] Increase 3
Republican Charisse Millett 18 15 Decrease 3
Total 40 40

Ballot measures

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Measure 1

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Measure 1
An Act providing for the protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 103,836 37.68%
No 171,711 62.32%
Valid votes 275,547 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 275,547 100.00%

Results by state House district

Notes

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  1. ^ Consists of 17 Democrats, 3 Republicans, and 2 Independents.
  2. ^ Consists of 16 Democrats, 8 Republicans, and 1 Independent.

References

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  1. ^ "Voters History by Age Report - 2018 General Election" (PDF). State of Alaska Division of Elections. September 13, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Alaska elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "2018 General Election Official Results" (PDF). November 26, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
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