The Ballot Brief
2026 Primary Elections

Alaska Primary Election 2026

Alaska's primary is in 13 days.
Primary electionTuesday, August 18, 2026
General electionTuesday, November 3, 2026

See exactly who is on your ballot — ZIP code is all you need

Marquee races on the Alaska primary ballot

Alaska's August 18 pick-one primary sends the top four finishers in each race to a ranked-choice general election.

Governor (open seat)
A wide-open field competes under Alaska's top-four system.
Republican: Nancy Dahlstrom, Adam Crum, Treg Taylor, Click Bishop, Shelley Hughes, Bernadette Wilson and more
Democratic: Tom Begich, Matt Claman, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
U.S. Senate
Sen. Dan Sullivan defends his seat; former Rep. Mary Peltola leads the challengers.
Republican: Dan Sullivan
Democratic: Mary Peltola, William Hunt

Candidate fields reflect declared major candidates as of this page's last update and can change until ballots are certified. Enter your ZIP above for the full, address-specific list.

What's on the Alaska primary ballot?

Primaries decide which candidates appear on the November ballot. Depending on where you live in Alaska, your 2026 primary ballot can include U.S. Senate and U.S. House nominations, statewide offices, state legislative seats, and county or city contests. Enter your ZIP code above to see the exact races and candidates for your area — with bios, priorities, and campaign-finance data.

Key things to know

Browse the full Alaska voter guide →

Primary dates are statutory dates compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures and can change by legislative action. Always confirm with your state or local election office.