A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.
Federal U.S. President
U.S. House of Representatives
Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.
State offices State judiciary Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.
State Supreme Court In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.
Court of Appeals In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.
State legislature Alaska Senate
Alaska Senate Party Before After Change Republican 10 13 3 Democratic 10 7 3 Total 20 20
Alaska House of Representatives
Alaska House of Representatives Party Before After Change Republican 24 25 1 Democratic 16 15 1 Total 40 40
Ballot measures Four statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alaska: two in August and two in November.
Measure 1 (August)
The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.
Measure 2
The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.
Bonding Proposition A The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.
Measure 1 (November) The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.
References
External links
Alaska at Ballotpedia Alaska judicial elections, 2012 at Judgepedia Alaska 2012 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets Alaska Congressional Races in 2012 campaign finance data from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation