Democrats lead Alaska governor’s race in early primary election vote counts

Early vote counts from the Alaska governor primary election on August 18, 2026, show Democrats leading the race. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Tom Begich are currently ahead in a crowded field of 17 candidates. While the majority of the participants are Republicans, the initial results favor the Democratic contenders. Voters headed to the polls to determine who will advance in this competitive election cycle for the state's highest executive office in the upcoming 2026 cycle.