Alaska Primary Election Results: Incumbent Murkowski Trails Challenger Tshibaka

Key Takeaways

• Incumbent Republican Lisa Murkowski narrowly trails right-wing challenger Kelly Tshibaka in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary race.
• Top four finishers in all primary races will advance to the general election.
• All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives and half of the 20 seats in the Alaska Senate were on the primary election ballot.

Detailed Results

As of Tuesday evening, with approximately 80% of precincts reporting, Tshibaka has 42% of the vote, while Murkowski has 38%. Independent candidate Al Gross is trailing with 15%. In the U.S. House race, Republican incumbent Don Young is facing a challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola. With 80% of precincts reporting, Young has 46% of the vote, while Peltola has 32%. All 40 seats in the Alaska House of Representatives were on the primary election ballot, as well as half of the 20 seats in the Alaska Senate. The top four finishers in each race will advance to the general election.

What's Next

The general election will be held on November 8, 2024. The results of the primary election will likely have a significant impact on the outcome of the general election.

Additional Information

• Alaska Public Media: Alaska Primary Election Results
• Anchorage Daily News: Live Alaska primary election updates: Results, candidates on the ballot
• New York Times: Alaska Primary Election Results: Murkowski, Young Lead in Early Returns