2026 United States Governor Elections (Pear's Future III)

Alaska
Incumbent Governor Mike Dunleavy was term limited and unable to seek re-election to a third consecutive term. Democratic Representative Mary Peltola, Republican businessman Dan Blue, state Representative Charles Cox and Joe Horgan qualified for the general election in November. Although Alaska was a solidly Republican state, Peltola was a popular moderate with large name recognition throughout the State. She narrowly won the election against Blue, as both Cox and Horgan withdrew before the general election.

Republican Candidates
Advanced to General Withdrew before General Eliminated in Primary
 * Dan Blue, CEO of BlueGold Inc.
 * Running Mate: James Hardy, former Anchorage city councilor
 * Charles Cox, assistant whip of the Alaska house of Representatives
 * Running Mate: Jeff Daines, former state senator
 * Joe Horgan, state representative
 * Running Mate: Bob Cramer, former state representative
 * Nate Gibson, state senator

Democratic Candidates
Advanced to General
 * Mark Peltola, U.S. Representative from Alaska's at large district (2022-2027)

Independent
Eliminated in Primary Withdrew
 * Wal Waters, former Anchorage school board member
 * Bill Walker, former Governor of Alaska (2015-2019) (endorsed Peltola)