Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Sitka, Alaska, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
CNN's Decision Desk projected that Kreiss-Tomkins will win the Alaska governor's race, which would make him the first Democrat to lead the state in two decades. He benefited from a split Republican vote and received a cross-party endorsement from Senator Lisa Murkowski during the final stretch of the campaign. Final ballot counting was scheduled for 18/11/2026.
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state representative from Sitka, ran as the Democratic candidate in the 2026 Alaska gubernatorial election held on 03/11/2026. Early results showed him leading the field with roughly half of first-choice votes, while Republican Bernadette Wilson was the main rival. He was credited with a bipartisan, problem-solving campaign approach.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jonathan Septer Kreiss-Tomkins |
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| Also Known As | JKT |
| Summary | Democratic politician from Sitka, Alaska, who served in the Alaska House of Representatives for District 35 and was the Democratic candidate for Governor of Alaska in 2026. CNN's Decision Desk projected him as the winner of the November 2026 general election, with final ballot counting scheduled for 18/11/2026. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Sitka High School |
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| University | Yale University (attended; left after three years to run for office) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Born and raised in Sitka, Alaska |
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| Performing Arts | Toured rural Alaska twice with a piano trio under a Rasmuson Foundation performing arts grant |
Family
| Mother | Connie Kreiss, a family doctor |
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Career
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| 2026 Campaign | Democratic candidate for Governor of Alaska; announced candidacy on 04/02/2026; placed first in the nonpartisan primary with 22.5% of the vote; led the general election count in reports dated 03/11/2026; reported at about 49% of first-choice votes on election night and above 50% in later counts; projected winner by CNN's Decision Desk on 12/11/2026 |
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| Recognition | Named to the Washington Post's 'top 40 under 40' in American politics in 2014 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout while growing up in Sitka | |
| 2. Would be the youngest governor in Alaska's history if elected | |
| 3. Known for a bipartisan, problem-solving campaign approach | |
| 4. Would be Alaska's first Democratic governor since Tony Knowles left office in 2002 |
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