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Alaska

State government overview

The governor of Alaska is Mike Dunleavy (Republican), in office since December 2018. In Congress, Alaska is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 1 representative. The Alaska Legislature has a 20-seat Senate and a 40-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Alaska

Mike Dunleavy

Republican · In office since December 2018

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Source: National Governors Association

Alaska in Congress

3 Republicans

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Alaska Legislature

Senate · 20 seats
11 Republican, 9 Democratic
House of Representatives · 40 seats
21 Republican, 14 Democratic, 4 Independent, 1 Nonpartisan
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735,706
Population
$92,788
Median income
5.9%
Unemployment
35.8
Median age

Education

High school or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher31.7%
Graduate or professional11.8%

Housing

Median home value$352,900
Median rent$1,419
Homeownership rate66.8%
10.1%
Poverty rate
$46,573
Per capita income
66.3%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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