Alaska 2026 state primary election

United States — Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders in the state's all-party, top-four primary on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The most notable race is the U.S. Senate contest between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, with 16 candidates total. The top four vote-getters advance to the general election, which will use ranked choice voting. Other races include the U.S. House seat held by Nick Begich, the governorship (with 17 candidates), and state legislative seats. A statewide ballot measure on campaign contribution limits will also be decided. The primary is pivotal for control of the U.S. Senate, as United States — Alaska is one of a handful of competitive states. Campaign finance reports show Peltola has raised about $18.5 million, Sullivan about $11.7 million, Begich about $5.5 million, and challenger William Hill about $1.3 million. A controversial candidate, Daniel Sullivan, shares the incumbent's name and was allowed on the ballot after a court overturned Republican efforts to block him.