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2006 Alaska gubernatorial election

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Field	Value
election_name	2006 Alaska gubernatorial election
country	Alaska
type	presidential
ongoing	no
previous_election	2002 Alaska gubernatorial election
previous_year	2002
next_election	2010 Alaska gubernatorial election
next_year	2010
election_date	November 7, 2006
image1	Palin In Carson City On 13 September 2008.jpg
nominee1	Sarah Palin
party1	Republican Party (United States)
running_mate1	Sean Parnell
popular_vote1	114,697
percentage1	48.33%
image2	Tony Knowles (D-AK) (cropped).jpg
nominee2	Tony Knowles
running_mate2	Ethan Berkowitz
party2	Democratic Party (United States)
popular_vote2	97,238
percentage2	40.97%
image3	Andrew Halcro.webp
nominee3	Andrew Halcro
running_mate3	Fay Von Gemmingen
party3	Independent
popular_vote3	22,443
percentage3	9.46%
map_image	2006 Alaska gubernatorial election results map by borough and census area.svg
map_size	350px
map_caption	Borough and census area results
Palin:
Knowles:
title	Governor
before_election	Frank Murkowski
before_party	Republican Party (United States)
after_election	Sarah Palin
after_party	Republican Party (United States)

Palin:
Knowles:
The 2006 Alaska gubernatorial general election took place on November 7, 2006. Former Wasilla Mayor Sarah Palin defeated incumbent Governor Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary, and then went on to defeat Democratic former Governor Tony Knowles and independent Andrew Halcro in the general election. Palin became the first governor of the state to be born after Alaskan statehood.

Palin would later become the unsuccessful Republican vice presidential nominee in the 2008 United States presidential election before resigning as governor in 2009.

Republican primary

Candidates

John Binkley, Fairbanks businessman and former State Senator from Bethel
Gerald Heikes, minister at Anchorage's nondenominational Bethel Chapel and perennial candidate
Merica Hlatcu
Frank Murkowski, incumbent Governor since 2003
Sarah Palin, former mayor of Wasilla (19962003) and chair of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (200304)

Incumbent Frank Murkowski, first elected governor in 2002, ran for reelection but was defeated in a landslide in the Republican primary by former Wasilla mayor Sarah Palin on August 22, 2006. Murkowski's approval rating at the time of the election was 19%.

Results

Republican primary results by state house district

Democratic primary

Candidates

Eric Croft, State Representative from Spenard, Anchorage
Tony Knowles, former Governor of Alaska (19942002)
Bruce Lemke

Former two-term Governor Tony Knowles and state lawmaker Eric Croft competed for the Democratic ticket for governor. Knowles had a substantial lead over Croft, both at the polls and with fundraising.

Results

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General election

Candidates

Andrew Halcro, president and CEO of Avis Alaska and former State Representative from Anchorage (Independent)
Tony Knowles, former Governor of Alaska (19952003) (Democratic)
David Massie (Green)
Sarah Palin, former mayor of Wasilla (19962003) and chair of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (200304) (Republican)
Billy Toien, candidate for governor in 2002 (Libertarian)
Don Wright, bush pilot and perennial candidate (Alaska Independence)

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
The Cook Political Report		November 6, 2006
Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 6, 2006
Rothenberg Political Report		November 2, 2006
Real Clear Politics		November 6, 2006

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sarah
Palin (R)	Tony
Knowles (D)
Rasmussen	November 3, 2006		45%	44%
Rasmussen	October 9, 2006		47%	40%
Rasmussen	September 8, 2006		52%	38%
Rasmussen	August 3, 2006		51%	38%
Ivan Moore Research	June 7, 2006	39%		43%

Results

References

Christiansen, Scott. Grooming the gov: Frank Murkowski seems to be in an endless battle with reporters. That may be just the way he likes it. Anchorage Press. June 22, 2005.
Moore, Jason. Croft takes first step into governor's race. KTUU. June 16, 2005.
State of Alaska Division of Elections results

References

"SurveyUSA {{!}} APPROVAL RATINGS FOR ALL 50 GOVERNORS AS OF 08/22/06".
"STATE OF ALASKA - 2006 PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 22, 2006 OFFICIAL RESULTS".
"PRIMARY ELECTION August 22, 2006 Primary Election Results".
"2006 Governor Race Ratings for November 6, 2006".
(November 6, 2006). "Election Eve 2006: THE FINAL PREDICTIONS".
"2006 Gubernatorial Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report.
"Election 2006". Real Clear Politics.
[https://web.archive.org/web/20090107154332/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/October%202006/AlaskaGovernor1029.htm Rasmussen]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20070423214653/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2FMembersOnly%2Fdaily+snapshot.htm Rasmussen]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20060920021920/http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/September%202006/AlaskaGovernor.htm Rasmussen]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20060811023242/http://rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/August%202006/AlaskaGovernor.htm Rasmussen]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20060617130935/http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/06/the_big_number_1.html Ivan Moore Research]

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