National group backing Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins puts $650,000 into Alaska campaign

By: Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Press

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 354

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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A national organization has put $650,000 into an Alaska political group, saying it aims to boost the campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.

Alaska political experts say Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from Sitka, stands a strong chance of winning the general election after finishing first in the primary election in August. He faces a divided field of three Republicans who are likely to split the GOP vote in the general.

The Democratic Governors …

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