2010 Alaska elections
November 2, 2010
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A general election was held in Alaska on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.[1] The primary elections to select the partisan nominees were held on August 24, 2010.
Two months after the November 2010 elections, incumbent Lisa Murkowski was certified as the winner of the United States Senate race.[2] She ran as a write-in candidate after losing the Republican Party primary to Joe Miller.[3]
Federal
United States Senate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lisa Murkowski (incumbent, write-in) | 101,091 | 39.49% | |
| Republican | Joe Miller | 90,839 | 35.49% | |
| Democratic | Scott McAdams | 60,045 | 23.46% | |
| Libertarian | David Haase | 1,459 | 0.57% | |
| Independent | Timothy Carter | 927 | 0.36% | |
| Independent | Ted Gianoutsos | 458 | 0.18% | |
| Write-in | Others | 1,143 | 0.45% | |
| Total votes | 255,962 | 100% | ||
United States House of Representatives
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Young (incumbent) | 175,384 | 68.96% | |
| Democratic | Harry Crawford | 77,606 | 30.51% | |
| Write-in | 1,345 | 0.53% | ||
| Total votes | 254,335 | 100% | ||
State
Governor
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sean Parnell (incumbent) | 151,318 | 59.06% | |
| Democratic | Ethan Berkowitz | 96,519 | 37.68% | |
| Independence | Don Wright | 4,775 | 1.86% | |
| Libertarian | Billy Toien | 2,682 | 1.05% | |
| Write-in | 898 | 0.35% | ||
| Total votes | 256,192 | 100% | ||
State judiciary
Two statewide judicial positions were up for retention in 2010.[5]
State Supreme Court
One justice on the Alaska Supreme Court was up for retention: Justice Dana Fabe who was appointed by Governor Tony Knowles in 1996.[6]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 126,885 | 54.36 |
| No | 106,524 | 45.64 |
| Total votes | 233,409 | 100.00 |
Court of Appeals
One judge on the Alaska Court of Appeals was up for retention: Judge David Mannheimer who was appointed by Governor Steve Cowper in 1990.[5]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 132,048 | 61.63 |
| No | 82,223 | 38.37 |
| Total votes | 214,271 | 100.00 |
State legislature
State Senate
| Party | Before | After | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 10 | ||
| Democratic | 10 | 10 | ||
| Total | 20 | 20 | ||
State House of Representatives
| Party | Before | After | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 21 | 24 | 3 | |
| Democratic | 18 | 16 | 2 | |
| Vacant | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 40 | 40 | ||
Ballot measures
Five statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in 2010: two in August and three in November.[9]
Measure 1 (August)
The Ban on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns, Lobbying, and Contractor Restrictions Initiative would prohibit the use of public funds for political campaigns and lobbying and prohibit political contributions from government contractors and their families.[10]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No | 97,478 | 60.78 |
| Yes | 62,909 | 39.22 |
| Total votes | 160,387 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[11] | ||
Measure 2
The Parental Notification of Abortion Initiative would forbid minors from getting an abortion without a doctor informing at least one parent.[12]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 90,259 | 56.06 |
| No | 70,746 | 43.94 |
| Total votes | 161,005 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[11] | ||
Measure 1 (November)
The Increase Size of State Legislature Amendment would add four more representatives and two more senators to the Alaska State Legislature.[13]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No | 147,744 | 59.76 |
| Yes | 99,490 | 40.24 |
| Total votes | 247,234 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[4] | ||
Bonding Proposition A
The Revenue Bonds for Veterans' Mortgage Program Measure would allow the state to guarantee up to $600 million in revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to purchase residential mortgages for qualifying veterans.[14]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 152,629 | 61.98 |
| No | 93,624 | 38.02 |
| Total votes | 246,253 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[4] | ||
Bonding Proposition B
The Library, Education, and Research Facilities Bond Measure would issue $397.2 million in general obligation bonds to fund library, education, and educational research facilities.[15]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 147,980 | 59.38 |
| No | 101,246 | 40.62 |
| Total votes | 249,226 | 100.00 |
| Source: Alaska Division of Elections[4] | ||
References
- ^ "Alaska - Election Results 2010 - The New York Times". archive.nytimes.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Muskal, Michael (December 31, 2010). "Murkowski's election in Alaska is certified". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 2, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Joling, Dan (September 1, 2010). "Sen. Murkowski's Defeat Marks Major Tea Party Win". WBBM-TV. Associated Press. Archived from the original on September 1, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "State of Alaska 2010 General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Alaska judicial elections, 2010". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Demer, Lisa (October 29, 2010). "Allies defend Fabe as justice fights campaign to oust her". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska State Senate elections, 2010". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2010". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska 2010 ballot measures". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Ban on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns, Lobbying, and Contractor Restrictions Initiative (August 2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "August 24, 2010 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Parental Notification of Abortion Initiative (August 2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska Ballot Measure 1, Increase Size of State Legislature Amendment (2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska Proposition A, Revenue Bonds for Veterans' Mortgage Program Measure (2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Alaska Proposition B, Library, Education, and Research Facilities Bond Measure (2010)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
External links
- Alaska Division of Elections
- Candidates for Alaska State Offices at Project Vote Smart
- Alaska Candidate List at Imagine Election - Search for candidates by address or zip code
- Alaska Election Guide from Congress.org
- 2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Alaska at the Federal Election Commission
- Alaska Congressional Races in 2010 campaign finance data for federal-level candidates from OpenSecrets
- Alaska 2010 campaign finance data for state-level candidates from Follow the Money
- 2010 Election at Anchorage Daily News
- Alaska Polls at Pollster.com
- Alaska at Rasmussen Reports