GOTV Intel

Jonathan S. "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins

Candidate for Alaska Governor · Democrat

On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Alaska Governor · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Alaska Division of Elections — 2026 General Election candidate list: GOVERNOR / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ticket 'Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan S. "JKT" / Johnson, Zac' (Governor), Certified · read Sep 24, 2026

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Results

Certified results for Alaska Governor

Governor / Lieutenant Governor (first choice)

Alaska 2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022
CandidateVotesShare
Dunleavy/DahlstromRepublican132,63250.3%
Gara/CookDemocrat63,85124.2%
Walker/DrygasNonpartisan54,66820.7%
Pierce/GrunwaldRepublican11,8174.5%
Write-in7840.3%

Official results (Alaska Division of Elections; precinct file header dated 2022-11-30, labeled 'Unofficial' in file; sole precinct file linked from DOE official certified results page) · Alaska Division of Elections — official precinct results

Key Votes

The record

  • Operating, Permanent Fund and education appropriations, 2021 third special session (HB 3003) — voted Yes

    Special-session appropriations bill including the Permanent Fund dividend; Chapter 1, TSSLA 2021. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall CSHB 3003 (FIN) am pass the House?): 24–16 (Democrats 15–0, Republicans 5–16). 32nd Legislature.

    Aug 31, 2021 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • State recognition of Alaska tribes (HB 123) — voted Yes

    Formally recognized the federally recognized tribes in Alaska in state law. He was a co-sponsor (primary sponsor Rep. Zulkosky). Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall HB 123 pass the House?): 35–4 (Democrats 15–0, Republicans 16–4). 32nd Legislature.

    May 19, 2021 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Operating budget, fiscal 2022 (HB 69) — voted Yes

    The state operating budget as passed by the House in 2021. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall CSHB 69 (FIN) am pass the House?): 23–16 (Democrats 15–0, Republicans 5–16), 1 excused. 32nd Legislature.

    May 10, 2021 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • COVID-19 disaster declaration extension (HB 76) — voted Yes

    Extended the governor's Jan. 15, 2021 COVID-19 public health disaster emergency declaration; Chapter 2, SLA 2021. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall CSHB 76 (FIN) am pass the House?): 22–15 (Democrats 15–0, Republicans 3–15), 3 excused. 32nd Legislature.

    Mar 26, 2021 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Crime bill (HB 49) — voted Yes

    Criminal law and sentencing bill (drugs, theft, sentencing); enacted as Chapter 4, FSSLA 2019. Alaska House of Representatives vote (CSHB 49 (FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 24–14 (Democrats 12–1, Republicans 9–13), 2 excused. 31st Legislature.

    May 8, 2019 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Permanent Fund restructuring (SB 26), conference report — voted Yes

    Governs the earnings of the Alaska Permanent Fund and the earnings reserve account; signed into law as Chapter 16, SLA 2018. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall the House adopt the report?): 23–17 (Democrats 11–6, Republicans 10–11). 30th Legislature.

    May 8, 2018 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Oil and gas tax credit bonds (HB 331) — voted No

    Created the Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation to issue bonds to buy oil and gas tax credit certificates; Chapter 33, SLA 2018. Alaska House of Representatives vote (CSHB 331 (FIN) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 23–15 (Democrats 6–11, Republicans 15–4), 2 excused. 30th Legislature.

    May 3, 2018 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • State income tax and Permanent Fund draw (HB 115) — voted Yes

    Would have created a state tax on individual income, with a payment against it from the dividend; passed the House and failed in the Senate (legislature status: FAILED (S)). Alaska House of Representatives vote (2017-04-16 House Journal Page 1141 CSHB 115 (FIN) am Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 22–17 (Democrats 17–0, Republicans 3–17), 1 excused. 30th Legislature.

    Apr 16, 2017 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source
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  • Oil and gas tax credit repeal (HB 111), House version — voted Yes

    Credits against the oil and gas production tax and tax credit certificates; enacted in a later version as Chapter 3, SSSLA 2017. Alaska House of Representatives vote (CSHB 111 (FIN) Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 21–19 (Democrats 17–0, Republicans 3–18). 30th Legislature.

    Apr 11, 2017 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Legislative ethics, conflicts and per diem (HB 44) — voted Yes

    Tightened conflict-of-interest voting rules and limited per diem for legislators. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall CSSS HB 44 (STA) pass the House?): 24–15 (Democrats 16–1, Republicans 6–14), 1 excused. 30th Legislature.

    Apr 8, 2017 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Criminal justice overhaul (SB 91) — voted Yes

    Omnibus criminal law, sentencing, pretrial and corrections bill. Alaska House of Representatives vote (HCS CSSS SB 91 (FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 28–10 (Democrats 15–1, Republicans 13–8), 2 excused. 29th Legislature.

    May 11, 2016 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Alaska LNG gas pipeline participation (SB 138) — voted Yes

    Alaska Gasline Development Corporation and the Alaska liquefied natural gas project; Chapter 14, SLA 2014. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall HCS CSSB 138 (FIN) am H pass the House?): 36–4 (Democrats 10–4, Republicans 26–0). 28th Legislature.

    Apr 20, 2014 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Medicaid abortion funding definition (SB 49) — voted No

    Defined "medically necessary" abortion for Medicaid payment. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall HCS SS SB 49 (FIN) am H pass the House?): 23–17 (Democrats 0–14, Republicans 23–3). 28th Legislature.

    Apr 13, 2014 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • Oil and gas production tax overhaul (SB 21) — voted No

    Rewrote the oil and gas production tax: tax rate, production and loss credits, and tax credit certificates. Alaska House of Representatives vote (HCS CSSB 21 (FIN) am H Third Reading Final Passage Reconsideration): 27–12 (Democrats 1–12, Republicans 26–0), 1 excused. 28th Legislature.

    Apr 13, 2013 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

  • State land and water permit changes (HB 77) — voted No

    State land disposals, permits and water rights; passed the House and was held in Senate Resources. Alaska House of Representatives vote (Shall CSHB 77 (RES) pass the House?): 23–14 (Democrats 1–12, Republicans 22–2), 3 excused. 28th Legislature.

    Mar 4, 2013 · Official · Alaska House Journal · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“Our campaign is going to turn the page on the Dunleavy era and get Alaska back on track.”
In shakeup, disqualified governor candidate's running mate — and his wife — step up to runAug 31, 2026 · Press · Anchorage Press · source
“What Alaskans do not want is a third term of Mike Dunleavy's politics.”
In shakeup, disqualified governor candidate's running mate — and his wife — step up to runAug 31, 2026 · Press · Anchorage Press · source
“We are proud that more Alaskans have donated to our campaign than the other three governor campaigns combined.”
In shakeup, disqualified governor candidate's running mate — and his wife — step up to runAug 31, 2026 · Press · Anchorage Press · source
“I am running to rip off the “wet blanket” of eight years of Gov. Dunleavy's failed leadership, bring a zealous problem-solving energy to the governor's office, and get Alaska back on track.”
Standing up for Alaska on data centers, AI, schools, and moreAug 16, 2026 · Self-published · Fairbanks Daily News-Miner · source
“A lot of it's listening, and I mean, gosh, that gets just a broader principle I have, which is, listen before you talk. You're not the smartest person in the room.”
Why Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins thinks he can win the Alaska governor's raceAug 6, 2026 · Press · KYUK / Alaska Public Media · source
“We want to run the highest-energy campaign for governor, and I think it also is kind of a signal of how I want to govern, which is, like, a high energy, positive problem solving approach.”
Why Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins thinks he can win the Alaska governor's raceAug 6, 2026 · Press · KYUK / Alaska Public Media · source
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“I believe in problem solving and working together. That was very much my approach in the legislature. I feel like we have been absolutely missing that in the governor's office the last eight years and I want to sort of change that equation.”
On the record: Q&A with Jonathan Kreiss-TomkinsAug 3, 2026 · Press · KTUU / Alaska's News Source · source
“I feel like the last eight years under our current governor, have been, frankly, a failure. Kind of a dumpster fire for Alaska. All the indicators feel like our state is going in the wrong direction and I want to turn that around.”
On the record: Q&A with Jonathan Kreiss-TomkinsAug 3, 2026 · Press · KTUU / Alaska's News Source · source

In the News

Press coverage

Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.

Reach Them

Websites and accounts

  • Campaign Websitejktforak.comCampaign website http://www.jktforak.com captured 2026-09-24T15:37:23Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published

  • Campaign website: http://www.jktforak.com

    Source: https://www.elections.alaska.gov/candidates/?election=26genr

    Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source

Polls

Public polls

  • co/efficientGeneral election · Governor

    Jonathan S. "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins 43% · Bernadette M. Wilson 20% · Dave Bronson 17% · Treg Taylor 6% · Undecided 14%

    Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026 · 799 LV · ±3.45 pts · mobile text/landline · co/efficient

  • Fabrizio Ward / Impact Research (bipartisan) for AARPGeneral election · Governor

    Jonathan S. "JKT" Kreiss-Tomkins 40% · Bernadette M. Wilson 20% · Dave Bronson 14% · Treg Taylor 7% · Undecided 18%

    Sep 8, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026 · 800 LV · ±3.5 pts · live/cell/landline/SMS-to-web · AARP

Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.

The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Alaska Governor

  • Dave BronsonRepublican · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Josh Church
  • Treg TaylorRepublican · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Candi English
  • Bernadette M. WilsonRepublican · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Michael K. Shower
  • James W. "JP4" ParkinRepublican · Write-in candidate · Lt. Governor running mate: Ramadhani "Ram" Greer · Not yet in our records

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the ballot: Governor of Alaska (joint ticket) — November 3, 2026 general election

    Listed as "Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan S. "JKT"" (Registered Democrat), on a joint ticket with "Johnson, Zac" on the Alaska Division of Elections certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-09-02). Checked 2026-09-24.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Alaska Division of Elections · source

  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — Governor

    Registered Democrat · certified · ticket: Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan S. “JKT” / Johnson, Zac

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alaska Division of Elections · source

  • Governor · AK-GOV

    Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 2, 2026 · Official · Alaska Division of Elections · source

  • Prior office: Alaska House of Representatives, District 34 (2013–2014) and District 35 (2015–2022), Democrat

    Served five terms (28th–32nd Legislatures). Key House votes from the Alaska House Journal are listed under The record.

    Jan 15, 2013 · Official · Alaska State Legislature — members by session · source

Not on file for Jonathan yet: Their Money, Advertising. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_wswqh2xkk.

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