Abbreviation
ak
Woman Governor
Past
Woman Congress
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State Legislature Rank
13
State Fact Sheet
Alaska

How Common is it for Women Lieutenant Governors to Become Governor?

September 25, 2025
CAWP Staff

At least four women lieutenant governors are running for governor in 2025 or 2026. In 2025, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for governor. Already, three current lieutenant governors - Nancy Dahlstrom (R-AK), Pamela Evette (R-SC), and Sara Rodriguez (D-WI) - have announced their bids for governor in the 2026 cycle...

At least 4 women lieutenant governors are running for governor in 2025 or 2026.

All Women U.S. House Incumbents Advance in AK, FL, and WY; Former U.S. Representative Will Challenge Incumbent to become Second Latina in U.S. Senate

August 21, 2024

Valley Republican Women of Alaska

Valley Republican Women of Alaska's mission is to provide a positive forum for Republicans to share their views. We promote conservative values within government and proactively develop and mentor future Republican leaders through education and awareness.

Mary Peltola Becomes First Woman in the U.S. House from Alaska

September 13, 2022

Potential First for Women in Alaska and More Non-Incumbent Women Head to the November Election in U.S. House Races

August 17, 2022

Results from Primaries in AK, HI, and WY: Potential First in Alaska and More Non-Incumbent Women House Candidates

August 17, 2022
CAWP Staff

Last Updated: 9/7/22, 2pm ET (final results) Two primaries were held on Tuesday in Alaska and Wyoming, as well as a special election in Alaska to fill a vacant U.S. House seat, and another primary was held last Saturday in Hawaii. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, is available...

Election Results 2022

More New Records for Women in Congress from Special Election; June 14th Primaries Results for Women Candidates

June 15, 2022

Results from primaries and special elections in ME, NV, ND, SC, AK, and TX: More New Records for Women in Congress from Special Election

June 15, 2022
CAWP Staff

LAST UPDATED: 8.10.22 10:45am ET (final results) Four primaries were held on Tuesday in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. In addition, a special election was held in Texas’ 34th congressional district to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of U.S. Representative Filemon Vela. Another special election to fill the vacancy created by the...

Election Results 2022
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