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Bill Walker's entry into Alaska's governor race is the 10th non-consecutive run by a governor in the state since 1960

On June 1, 2026, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker (I) filed to run for governor, an office he left in 2018. Walker previously ran for governor in 2022, coming in third place, receiving 21% of the vote behind Les Gara’s (D) 24% and incumbent Mike Dunleavy’s (R) 50%.

Ballotpedia · Jun 23

Mike Dunleavy 1st Alaska governor reelected since 1998

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has won reelection, becoming the first governor in the state to win back-to-back terms since 1998

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Republican Dunleavy seeks reelection as Alaska governor

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is vying to become the first governor in the state since Democrat Tony Knowles in 1998 to be elected to back-to-back terms

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race, Palin in House

Under a voter-approved elections process being used for the first time in Alaska elections this year, party primaries have been scrapped and ranked choice voting is being used in general elections.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2022

Murkowski and her Trump-backed challenger advance in Alaska Senate race

Under a voter-approved elections process being used for the first time in Alaska elections this year, party primaries have been scrapped and ranked choice voting is being used in general elections.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2022