2012 Alaska elections

A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.

Federal

U.S. President

U.S. House of Representatives

Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.

State offices

State judiciary

Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.

State Supreme Court

In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.

Court of Appeals

In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.

State legislature

Alaska Senate

Alaska House of Representatives

Ballot measures

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

Measure 1 (August)

The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.

Measure 2

The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.

Bonding Proposition A

The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.

Measure 1 (November)

The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.