# Alaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998

> Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governorship, ending 27-year Democratic drought.
- Title: Alaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998 | Shortify
- Summary: Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governorship, ending 27-year Democratic drought.
- Keywords: alaska, democratic governor, jonathan kreiss-tomkins, us midterm elections, alaska state government, democratic party, donald trump, republican party, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/alaska-elects-first-democratic-governor-since-1998-us-media-project
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alaska, democratic governor, jonathan kreiss-tomkins, us midterm elections, alaska state government, democratic party, donald trump, republican party, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes Alaska's first Democratic governor since 1998, marking the party's 30th state governorship in 2027.