2022 Alaska Senate election

The 2022 Alaska Senate elections took place on November 8, 2022, with the primary elections being held on August 16, 2022. State senators serve four-year terms in the Alaska Senate, with half of the seats normally up for election every two years. However, because most districts were greatly changed in redistricting, elections were held for 19 of the 20 seats; the only exception is District T, represented by Democrat Donny Olson, which was mostly unchanged in redistricting and thus did not have an election. Some senators were elected to serve four-year terms, while others would serve shortened two-year terms.

2022 Alaska Senate elections

November 8, 2022

19 of 20 seats in the Alaska Senate
11 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Peter Micciche (retired) Tom Begich
(retired)
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since January 19, 2021 January 15, 2019
Leader's seat O District J District
Last election 13 7
Seats before 13 7
Seats won 11 9
Seat change 2 2
Popular vote 153,603 66,358
Percentage 63.76% 27.55%

Results:
     Republican hold
     Democratic hold      Democratic gain

Senate President before election

Peter Micciche
Republican

Elected Senate President

Gary Stevens
Republican (Coalition)

Following the previous election in 2020, Republicans had control of the Alaska Senate with 13 seats to Democrats' seven seats. One Democrat caucused with the Republicans, giving them a governing majority of 14 seats.

After the 2022 elections, Republicans lost two seats to Democrats, reducing their majority to 11-9. However, a coalition government was formed with 8 Republicans and all 9 Democrats.

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