Primary Elections
Alaska Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Alaska ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 19, 2026
Primary Date
November 3, 2026 (Ranked Choic
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — Ranked Choice creat
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Dan Sullivan (R) up in 2026 |
| Governor | None (Dunleavy not up 2026) |
| U.S. House | Mary Peltola (D) vs. field (RCV general) |
2026 Primary Overview
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting for primaries and generals, meaning all candidates regardless of party appear on one ballot. The top four advance to the general election. This creates unusual cross-party dynamics.