Democrat Elected Alaska Governor for First Time in 28 Years

A Democrat has been elected governor of Alaska for the first time in 28 years. The victory of Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins was projected by the Associated Press (AP) and NBC News.

The 37-year-old former state lawmaker defeated three Republican candidates, including one backed by President Donald Trump.

Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski also endorsed Kreiss-Tomkins. She is among the Republicans who have disagreed with some of Trump’s foreign and domestic policies.

No Democrat had been elected governor of Alaska since 1998. Kreiss-Tomkins’ victory adds to the Democratic Party’s string of successes in the November 3 midterm elections.

With this victory, Democrats are set to hold the governorships in 30 of the 50 US states next year.

During his election campaign, Kreiss-Tomkins pledged to reduce the cost of living, ensure full funding for public schools, and introduce restrictions on data center construction.