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Democrat
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
Democratic candidate for Governor in Alaska
Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
$659.0K
NOV 3, 2027
General Election
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Live Odds — Alaska Governor winner? (Person)
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82%chance to win
$659.0KNOV 3, 2027Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age37 years old (Feb 7, 1989)
GenderMale
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LocationAlaska
BackgroundPolitician
EducationYale University (attended)
Notable personal detailsJonathan Septer Kreiss-Tomkins is an American politician and former Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing Sitka and other Southeast Alaska communities from 2013 to 2023. He has been active in Alaska civic and education initiatives, including co-founding Outer Coast in Sitka, and has worked on public-policy and data-focused projects. He attended Yale University and later launched a campaign for governor of Alaska.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reforming Alaska’s oil tax regime to reduce tax credits/subsidies to oil companies and protect state revenue for services; has co-sponsored legislation to raise the state gas tax to fund transportation and has criticized large oil-company tax breaks that shrink revenue for education and infrastructure.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid and increasing access to coverage through the Affordable Care Act; has advocated for Medicaid expansion as beneficial to rural hospitals and uninsured Alaskans.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for Dreamers and has signed on as a state leader for a pro-DACA advocacy initiative; his campaign materials focus on state economic and infrastructure priorities and do not outline an enforcement-first immigration agenda.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro-choice and has opposed legislative measures that would restrict access or funding for abortion in Alaska. Public statements and recorded votes indicate support for abortion access while engaging with policy debates rather than endorsing unrestricted, no-limits language.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies to expand clean energy and energy efficiency and has sponsored legislation to increase eligibility for energy-efficiency loans. Has endorsed large-scale clean energy investment and a transition toward 100% clean energy in a multi-jurisdictional sign-on letter. Positions show support for active climate and clean-energy policy while recognizing transitional policy approaches for Alaska's context.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 18, 2026
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is running for Alaska governor in 2026, with his campaign centered on education funding, energy costs, housing, childcare, fisheries, and resource development. Recent coverage has focused on his bid and on endorsements, including support from fishing groups and an opinion piece backing him as a strong choice for governor. The reporting also frames him as a candidate trying to appeal to independents and moderate Republicans in a competitive race.
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Articles
ADAnchorage Daily News4 months ago
Opinion: In the race for governor of Alaska, competence and hard work mean something
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ADAnchorage Daily News4 months ago
Opinion: A governor’s race for Alaska’s next generation
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ADAnchorage Daily News1 month ago
Opinion: Alaska needs a governor who understands fish
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ADAnchorage Daily News2 months ago
Saturday is the deadline to request an absentee by-mail ballot in Alaska’s primary election
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Latest Polls
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