2000 United States presidential election in Alaska

The 2000 United States presidential election in Alaska took place on November 7, 2000, and was part of the 2000 United States presidential election. Voters chose 3 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

2000 United States presidential election in Alaska

November 7, 2000
 
Nominee George W. Bush Al Gore Ralph Nader
Party Republican Democratic Green
Home state Texas Tennessee Connecticut
Running mate Dick Cheney Joe Lieberman Winona LaDuke
Electoral vote 3 0 0
Popular vote 167,398 79,004 28,747
Percentage 58.62% 27.67% 10.07%

Borough & census area results

President before election

Bill Clinton
Democratic

Elected President

George W. Bush
Republican

Alaska was won by Governor George W. Bush by a 31.0% margin of victory. Green Party nominee Ralph Nader had his best performance there in 2000, obtaining over 10% of the vote. Al Gore received 28% of the vote.

This is the most recent election in which Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau voted for the Republican candidate. Hoonah–Angoon Census Area voted for the Republican candidate for the only time in the state's history.

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