Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected Alaska governor

First reported by NBC News at Fri 11:05 PM · 13 outlets in all

1. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)1hKreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected Alaska governorAlaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998.
2. Guardian3hDemocrat wins Alaska governor’s seat for first time in nearly 30 years
3. PBS NewsHour4hJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in AlaskaHis victory means Democrats will control the governor's office in 30 states, including several they flipped after years of Republican control in places such as Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas.
4. NY Post13hJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in AlaskaHis victory means Democrats will control the governor’s office in 30 states.
5. CBS News13hAlaska elects first Democratic governor since 1998Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, also known as JKT, campaigned on issues including affordability and funding of public schools
6. NPR15hDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a RepublicanKreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
7. New York Times(subscription required)15hA Democrat Wins the Alaska Governor’s Race for the First Time Since 1998Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins made a name for himself as a coalition builder willing to raise alarms about his state’s dire fiscal straits.
8. Yahoo News15hJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in AlaskaJUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska voters have elected a Democrat for governor for the first time since 1998, part of a national midterm elections wave that gave the party sweeping wins in state governments across the country. Former state lawmaker Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins defeated three Republicans, including one endorsed by President Donald Trump. His victory means Democrats will control the governor's office in 30 states, including several they flipped after years of Republican control in places such as Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas. Kreiss-Tomkins, often referred to as JKT, completed a political…
9. Politico15hDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins flips Alaska’s gubernatorial seatIt’s the first time Alaskans have elected a Democrat to the corner office in over two decades.
10. AP15hKreiss-Tomkins becomes first Democrat since 1998 elected governor in Alaska
11. Washington Post(subscription required)15hDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governor’s raceKreiss-Tomkins, 37, defeated three Republicans, including President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.
12. The Hill15hDemocrat flips Alaska governor’s officeJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is projected to win the Alaska governor’s office, becoming the first Democrat to win the office in more than 20 years, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, defeated Republican Bernadette Wilson and two others in the Last Frontier’s four-way, ranked-choice general election. DDHQ projected the race for Kreiss-Tomkins,…
13. NBC News15hDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins the Alaska governor’s raceDemocrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won the Alaska governor’s race, NBC News projects, flipping control of the office from Republicans.