Alaska governor’s race shifts to toss up: Cook Political Report
Summary
The Cook Political Report changed its rating for Alaska’s governor race from leaning Republican to a toss-up, meaning it is now seen as very competitive. New polling shows Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Republican Bernadette Wilson are close in voter support.Key Facts
- The Cook Political Report is a nonpartisan group that tracks election races.
- They previously thought the Republican candidate had an advantage in Alaska’s governor race.
- New polling by AARP shows Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat, with 40% support.
- Bernadette Wilson, a conservative Republican businesswoman, is the closest competitor.
- Because of the close poll numbers, the race is now rated as a toss-up, meaning either candidate could win.
- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is a former state representative.
- The shift signals increased competition in Alaska’s governor election.
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