2026 Alaska Senate election

2026 Alaska Senate elections
November 3, 2026
10 of 20 seats in the Alaska Senate
11 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Mike Cronk Cathy Giessel[a]
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since December 16, 2025 January 17, 2023
Leader's seat R–Tok E–Anchorage
Last election 5 seats, 55.79% 5 seats, 35.53%
Current seats 11 9[b]
Seats needed 5[c]
Seats up 6 4
Incumbent Senate President

Gary Stevens
Republican (coalition)



The 2026 Alaska Senate elections will take place on November 3, 2026, with the primary elections being held on August 18, 2026.[1][2] State senators serve four-year terms in the Alaska State Senate, with half of the seats up for election every two years. The A, C, E, G, I, K, M, O, Q, and S districts are up for election.

Background

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] Lean Coalition January 22, 2026

Overview

Summary of results

District 2024 Pres.[4] Incumbent Party Elected Senator Party
A R +8.0 Bert Stedman Rep
C R +14.8 Gary Stevens† Rep
E R +0.1 Cathy Giessel Rep
G D +11.1 Elvi Gray-Jackson Dem
I D +14.6 Löki Tobin Dem
K D +5.5 Bill Wielechowski Dem
M R +44.4 Cathy Tilton Rep
O R +44.8 George Rauscher Rep
Q R +35.0 Robert Myers Jr. Rep
S D +2.2 Lyman Hoffman Dem

Outgoing incumbents

Retirements

  1. C District: Gary Stevens (R-C.) is retiring.[5]
  2. S District: Lyman Hoffman (D-C.) is retiring.[6]

Resigned before end of term

  1. M District: Shelley Hughes (R-M.) resigned on November 14, 2025, to focus on running for governor.[7] Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Cathy Tilton to replace her.[8]
  2. O District: Mike Shower (R-M.) resigned on November 3, 2025, to focus on running for lieutenant governor.[9] Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed George Rauscher to replace him.[8]

Detailed Results

District A

Incumbent coalition Republican Bert Stedman is seeking re-election.[10] former Independent state representative Dan Ortiz has previously expressed interest in running against Stedman.[11]

District C

Incumbent coalition Republican and senate president Gary Stevens has declined to seek re-election. Fellow coalition Republican Louise Stutes is running to succeed Stevens, with Stevens endorsing Stutes' campaign.[5]

District E

Incumbent coalition Republican Cathy Giessel is running for re-election.

District G

Incumbent Democrat Elvi Gray-Jackson is seeking re-election. Nonpartisan candidate Nicholas Danger has filed to run against Gray-Jackson.[1]

District I

Incumbent Democrat Löki Tobin is seeking re-election.

District K

Incumbent Democrat Bill Wielechowski has not stated if he will seek re-election.

District M

Incumbent Republican Cathy Tilton is running for re-election.[12] She was first appointed on November 26, 2025, after Shelley Hughes resigned to focus on her gubernatorial campaign.[7][8]

District O

Incumbent Republican George Rauscher has filed paperwork to run for re-election.[1] He was first appointed on November 26, 2025, after Mike Shower resigned to focus on his gubernatorial campaign.[8]

District Q

Incumbent Republican Robert Myers Jr. has not stated if he will seek re-election.

District S

Incumbent coalition Democrat Lyman Hoffman has declined to seek re-election. Independent and Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Bryce Edgmon has previously expressed interest in running to succeed Hoffman.[6]

Notes

  1. ^ Giessel, a Republican, was selected as majority leader under a Democratic-led coalition
  2. ^ All Democrats and five Republicans form a governing coalition
  3. ^ Five Republicans and all Democrats form a governing coalition

References

  1. ^ a b c "Candidates - Division of Elections". Division of Elections - State of Alaska. 2021-12-07. Archived from the original on 2025-10-02. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  2. ^ "2026 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  3. ^ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  4. ^ "Alaska - State Navigate". StateNavigate. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  5. ^ a b Brooks, James (May 21, 2025). "Senate President Gary Stevens to retire; House Rep. Louise Stutes announces run for seat". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Brooks, James (June 25, 2025). "Alaska's longest-serving state legislator, Lyman Hoffman, will not run for reelection in 2026". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Brooks, James (July 25, 2025). "Palmer Sen. Shelley Hughes joins crowded Republican field for 2026 Alaska governor's race". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d "Governor Dunleavy Appoints George Rauscher and Cathy Tilton to Alaska State Senate". Alaska.gov. November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  9. ^ Brooks, James (September 10, 2025). "Republican Bernadette Wilson announces Sen. Mike Shower as lieutenant governor running mate". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  10. ^ Brooks, James (2025-05-22). "Senate President Gary Stevens to retire; House Rep. Louise Stutes announces run for seat". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  11. ^ Landfield, Jeff (2025-08-05). "Former Ketchikan Rep. Dan Ortiz is looking to make a comeback". The Alaska Landmine. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  12. ^ Brooks, James (2025-10-31). "Alaska Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower to resign Monday amid lieutenant governor campaign". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
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