2018 Alaska elections


A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2018. Primary elections were held on August 21, 2018.
Alaska voters elected the governor, lieutenant governor, and parts of the Alaska Legislature, as well as their sole member of the United States [House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives] representing the.

Federal offices

United States House of Representatives

State offices

Governor

State legislature

Alaska Senate

Alaska House of Representatives

In the Alaska House of Representatives, a coalition of Democrats, independents, and defective Republicans control the chamber. Despite the Republicans gaining a majority of seats in these elections, the coalition retained their control when six Republicans joined the Democratic caucus.

Ballot measures

Measure 1

The Salmon Habitat Protections and Permits Initiative, or simply the Alaska Ballot Measure 1, was designed to establish new requirements and a new process for permit applications, permit application reviews, and the granting of permits for any projects or activities affecting bodies of water related to the activity of anadromous fishes such as salmon and steelhead.