Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins got elected governor of Alaska on November 14, according to projections by the Associated Press and NBC News. This win marks the first time a Democrat has held the office since 1998. The result shows a major shift for the party in recent midterm election victories.
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has been elected governor of Alaska, according to projections by the Associated Press and NBC News, the latest win for the party in a wave of midterm state government and US congressional election victories.