Alaska Democrats flip at least two Republican state House seats and grow coalition control

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 1,670

Last Updated: 5 days, 11 hours ago

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The “blue wave” that marked national results during Election Day appears to have washed into the Alaska House of Representatives as well.

According to preliminary election results updated early Wednesday morning, independent and Democratic lawmakers are leading in 23 of the House’s 40 seats. Independents and Democrats won 19 seats in the 2024 elections.

Many votes remain uncounted, including thousands of early and absentee ballots that could change the …

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