From The Straits Times · · 40s
Alaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998
Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governorship, ending 27-year Democratic drought.
In brief
Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governorship, ending 27-year Democratic drought. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes Alaska's first Democratic governor since 1998, marking the party's 30th state governorship in 2027. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Alaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998
Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins defeated three Republicans including one backed by US President Donald Trump in Alaska's governor election.
First Democratic governor in 27 years
Kreiss-Tomkins, 37, becomes Alaska's youngest governor and the party's 30th state governorship in 2027.
Campaign promises
Kreiss-Tomkins campaigned on reducing living costs, full school funding and data center regulations.
The headline
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes Alaska's first Democratic governor since 1998, marking the party's 30th state governorship in 2027.
