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Alaska General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 164 days away

U.S. House, U.S. Senate, Governor, statewide offices

What’s being decided

The general election determines who holds each office. All registered voters may participate. Winning candidates take office in January 2027.

Candidates

U.S. Senate

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Lisa Murkowski

Republican · Incumbent since 2002

Lisa Murkowski has represented Alaska in the U.S. Senate since 2002, when she was appointed by her father, then-Governor Frank Murkowski. She won a historic write-in campaign to retain her seat in 2010 after losing the Republican primary. One of the most moderate members of the Senate Republican caucus, she was one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial.

Voter information

Registration deadline

October 4, 2026 (30 days before the November 3 general)

Same-day registration available

You can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place.