1974 Alaska gubernatorial election

The 1974 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 1974, for the post of Governor of Alaska. Republican challenger and mayor of Bristol Bay Borough Jay Hammond narrowly beat Democratic incumbent Bill Egan in a close race that was forced into a recount to verify the results. The formation of the new Alaskan Independence Party was considered to have a large impact on the race. Hammond had defeated former governors Wally Hickel and Keith Harvey Miller for the Republican nomination, while Egan defeated Eben Hopson and Don Wright for the Democratic nomination.

1974 Alaska gubernatorial election

November 5, 1974
 
Nominee Jay Hammond Bill Egan
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Lowell Thomas Jr. Red Boucher
Popular vote 45,840 45,553
Percentage 47.67% 47.37%

Results by state house district
Hammond:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Egan:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Bill Egan
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jay Hammond
Republican

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