2014 Alaska elections

A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 4, 2014. Primary elections were held on August 19, 2014.
Several statewide offices as well as a U.S. Senate seat and a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. House] seat were up for election.

Federal offices

United States Senate

Incumbent Democratic senator Mark Begich was defeated by Republican Dan Sullivan.

United States House of Representatives

Incumbent Republican Congressman Don Young won re-election to a twenty-second term in office.

State offices

Governor

Incumbent Republican Sean Parnell was defeated by Bill Walker, former Republican mayor of Valdez who ran as an independent candidate.

State judiciary

One statewide judicial seat was up for retention: Alaska Supreme Court Justice Craig Stowers who was appointed by Governor Sean Parnell in 2009.

State legislature

Alaska House of Representatives

Alaska Senate

Ballot measures

Four statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alaska: one in August and three in November.

Measure 1

The Alaska Oil Tax Cuts Veto Referendum sought to repeal a bill previously passed by the state legislature that granted tax breaks to oil companies.

Measure 2

The Alaska Marijuana Legalization Measure sought to legalize marijuana for people aged 21 and over.

Measure 3

The Alaska Minimum Wage Increase Measure sought to increase the state minimum wage from $7.75 to $9.75 and continue adjusting it for inflation in the future.

Measure 4

The Alaska Bristol Bay Mining Ban Question would prohibit mining projects if harmful to wild salmon in fisheries reserves.