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Alaska elects its first Democrat governor in nearly 30 years in major blow to Trump (opens The Independent)

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The former state lawmaker defeated three Republicans, including one endorsed by President Donald Trump

Photo from The Independent: Alaska elects its first Democrat governor in nearly 30 years in major blow to Trump

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  1. The IndependentLL

    Alaska elects its first Democrat governor in nearly 30 years in major blow to Trump

    The former state lawmaker defeated three Republicans, including one endorsed by President Donald Trump

  2. The New RepublicLL

    Democrats Flip Two More Governor’s Offices in Massive Win

    The midterms may have been more than a week ago, but the Democrats are still racking up wins. Democrats won the governorships of Kansas and Alaska Thursday…

  3. NBC News PoliticsLL

    Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins the Alaska governor’s race

    Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won the Alaska governor’s race, NBC News projects, flipping control of the office from Republicans.

  4. Washington PostLL

    Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governor’s race

    Kreiss-Tomkins, 37, defeated three Republicans, including President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.

  5. PoliticoLL

    Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins flips Alaska’s gubernatorial seat

    It’s the first time Alaskans have elected a Democrat to the corner office in over two decades.

  6. HuffPostL

    Kreiss-Tomkins Becomes First Democrat Since 1998 Elected Governor In Alaska

    Alaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998.

  7. Fox News PoliticsR

    Democrat flips Alaska governor's mansion after Trump-backed GOP infighting

    President Trump endorsed Republican Bernadette Wilson for Alaska governor, but bitter GOP infighting and ranked-choice voting complicated the race to succeed…

  8. New York Post PoliticsLR

    Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in Alaska

    His victory means Democrats will control the governor’s office in 30 states.

  9. CBS News PoliticsLL

    Alaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998

    Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, also known as JKT, campaigned on issues including affordability and funding of public schools

  10. PBS NewsHourC

  11. Washington TimesLR