The Cook Political Report has reclassified Alaska’s gubernatorial race as a toss-up, reversing its previous Republican-leaning designation. The shift follows new AARP polling showing Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with 40% support, narrowing the gap with his top Republican rival. The results suggest a competitive race, with the Democratic challenger gaining momentum against a conservative businesswoman running as a Republican. Analysts will be watching whether the polling trend holds as the election approaches.
Nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted Alaska's gubernatorial race to a toss-up on Thursday after previously leaning Republican. Jessica Taylor, the handicapper's senate and governors editor, reported that new AARP polling found Democratic former state Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins had 40 percent of respondents' backing, while his closest challenger — conservative businesswoman Bernadette Wilson (R)...
