2014 Alaska gubernatorial election

none related races 2014 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 February 2026 2014 Alaska gubernatorial election Alaska presidential no 2010 Alaska gubernatorial election 2010 2018 Alaska gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Bill Walker.jpg x150px Bill Walker Independent Democratic Byron Mallott 134,658 48.10% File:Former Governor of Alaska Sean Parnell.jpg Sean Parnell Republican Party (United States) Dan Sullivan 128,435 45.88% Walker: #D9D9D9 40–50% #BDBDBD 50–60% #969696 60–70% #737373 70–80%Parnell: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% Governor Sean Parnell Republican Party (United States) Bill Walker Independent politician 350px Borough and census area results 350px State house district results 1 The 2014 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Alaska, concurrently with the election of Alaska's Class II U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican governor Sean Parnell ran for re-election to a second full term in office, but incumbent lieutenant governor Mead Treadwell instead chose to run for the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on August 19, 2014, to determine party nominees for the office, with separate primaries held for governor and lieutenant governor and the winners running together on the same ticket. Parnell was renominated; his running mate was Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan.Not to be confused with former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Dan Sullivan who ran as the Republican nominee in the U.S. Senate election which was held at the same time. The Democrats nominated businessman and former executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Byron Mallott, whose running mate was State Senator Hollis French. Also running as an independent was former Republican mayor of Valdez Bill Walker, whose running mate was Craig Fleener, the former deputy commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. On September 2, 2014, Walker and Mallott merged their campaigns to appear on the November ballot as a single independent ticket, which the Alaska Democratic Party endorsed. On this ticket, Walker ran for governor with Mallott as his running mate. Both candidates' former running mates withdrew.http://www.adn.com/article/20140901/walker-mallott-join-forces-governors-race Walker, Mallott to join forces in governor's race September 1, 2014 September 2, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News May 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160506203920/http://www.adn.com/article/20140901/walker-mallott-join-forces-governors-race live Parnell was considered vulnerable, as reflected in his low approval ratings. The consensus among The Cook Political Report, Governing, The Rothenberg Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, Daily Kos Elections, and others was that the contest was a tossup. Former Republican governor Sarah Palin, who had praised Parnell as her successor when she resigned in 2009, endorsed Walker and Mallott, taking issue with Parnell's tax cuts for the oil and gas industry. On November 7, Walker and Mallott held a 3,165-vote lead,http://www.adn.com/article/20141106/governors-race-walker-has-edge-or-maybe-not In governor's race, Walker has edge -- or maybe not November 6, 2014 November 7, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News November 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141107065355/http://www.adn.com/article/20141106/governors-race-walker-has-edge-or-maybe-not live which on November 11 had grown to 4,004 out of some 244,000 votes cast, or 1.6%.http://www.adn.com/article/20141111/highs-lows-campaigns-votes-are-tallied-alaska-election Highs, lows for campaigns as votes are tallied in Alaska election November 11, 2014 November 12, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News November 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141112133408/http://www.adn.com/article/20141111/highs-lows-campaigns-votes-are-tallied-alaska-election live Walker began preparing for a transition but the race remained officially uncalled and Parnell refused to concede.http://www.adn.com/article/20141112/parnell-says-race-isnt-over-walker-moves-ahead-transition-planning Parnell says race isn't over as Walker moves ahead with transition planning November 12, 2014 November 14, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News November 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141114184027/http://www.adn.com/article/20141112/parnell-says-race-isnt-over-walker-moves-ahead-transition-planning livehttp://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/November-Issue-3-2014/Governors-race-uncalled-Walker-plans-transition/ Governor's race uncalled; Walker plans transition November 13, 2014 November 14, 2014 Alaska Journal November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020120/http://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/November-Issue-3-2014/Governors-race-uncalled-Walker-plans-transition/ livehttp://www.chron.com/news/article/Walker-introduces-co-chairs-of-transition-team-5889300.php Walker introduces co-chairs of transition team November 12, 2014 November 14, 2014 Houston Chronicle November 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141117113241/http://www.chron.com/news/article/Walker-introduces-co-chairs-of-transition-team-5889300.php livehttp://www.adn.com/article/20141107/number-uncounted-votes-grows-alaska-us-senate-race Number of uncounted votes grows in Alaska U.S. Senate race Alaska Dispatch News November 7, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141108075614/http://www.adn.com/article/20141107/number-uncounted-votes-grows-alaska-us-senate-race livehttp://www.adn.com/article/20141110/more-50000-votes-remain-be-counted-heated-alaska-races More than 50,000 votes remain to be counted in heated Alaska races November 12, 2014 November 10, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News November 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141112020453/http://www.adn.com/article/20141110/more-50000-votes-remain-be-counted-heated-alaska-races live On November 14, after Walker and Mallott extended their lead to 4,634 votes,http://www.adn.com/article/20141114/friday-vote-count-makes-walker-victory-race-governor-look-certain Friday vote count makes Walker victory in race for governor look certain November 14, 2014 November 15, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News November 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118025939/http://www.adn.com/article/20141114/friday-vote-count-makes-walker-victory-race-governor-look-certain live multiple media outlets called the race.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/14/alaska-governor-walker-parnell_n_6162488.html Alaska Governor Race: Incumbent Republican Sean Parnell Loses To Independent Bill Walker November 14, 2014 November 15, 2014 HuffPosthttp://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-unity-ticket-defeats-alaska-republican-governor-20141114-story.html Unity ticket defeats Alaska GOP Gov. Sean Parnell in drawn-out race November 14, 2014 November 15, 2014 Los Angeles Times November 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141115050808/http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-unity-ticket-defeats-alaska-republican-governor-20141114-story.html live Parnell conceded the following day.http://www.adn.com/article/20141115/parnell-concedes-governors-race Parnell concedes governor's race Alaska Dispatch News November 15, 2014 November 27, 2014 November 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127023049/http://www.adn.com/article/20141115/parnell-concedes-governors-race live His loss – coupled with Democrat Mark Begich's defeat in the U.S. Senate election – marked just the fifth time in the last 50 years in which an incumbent governor and senator from different political parties were defeated in the same state in the same election cycle.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/11/19/mark-begich-and-sean-parnell-j/ Mark Begich and Sean Parnell Join Small Group in Defeat Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier November 19, 2014 July 12, 2015 July 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708052055/http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/11/19/mark-begich-and-sean-parnell-j/ live The others were 1990 in Minnesota, 1982 in Nevada, and 1978 in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Republican primary Governor Candidates Declared Gerald L. "Tap" Heikes, minister, candidate for governor in 2006 and 2010 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2008http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2014_prim.php 2014 Primary Official Candidate List June 4, 2014 Alaska Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20140630031311/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2014_prim.php June 30, 2014 dead Russ Millette, former chairman-elect of the Alaska Republican Partyhttp://www.adn.com/2014/05/23/3482968/ousted-gop-leader-plans-run-for.html Ousted GOP leader plans run for governor May 23, 2014 May 25, 2014 Associated Press Anchorage Daily News dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140526072513/http://www.adn.com/2014/05/23/3482968/ousted-gop-leader-plans-run-for.html May 26, 2014 Sean Parnell, incumbent governorForgey, Pat http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130503/its-official-sean-parnell-will-seek-second-full-term-alaska-governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131017094600/http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130503/its-official-sean-parnell-will-seek-second-full-term-alaska-governor dead October 17, 2013 Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell to seek re-election in 2014 Alaska Dispatch May 4, 2013 October 16, 2013 Brad Snowden, candidate for governor in 2002 Withdrew Bill Walker, former mayor of Valdez and candidate for governor in 2010 (ran as an independent)http://www.adn.com/2013/04/25/2878908/walker-announces-run-for-alaska.html Walker announces 2014 run for Alaska governor April 25, 2013 April 26, 2013 Anchorage Daily News Mark Thiessen dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130429132359/http://www.adn.com/2013/04/25/2878908/walker-announces-run-for-alaska.html April 29, 2013 http://www.newsminer.com/news/politics/walker-planning-to-run-as-independent-for-alaska-governor/article_d963e46e-fafe-11e2-b481-001a4bcf6878.html Walker planning to run as independent for Alaska governor August 1, 2013 August 5, 2013 Newsminer Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell BillWalker UndecidedPublic Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_AK_073013.pdf Public Policy Polling July 30, 2013 August 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130809005741/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_AK_073013.pdf live July 25–28, 2013 507 ± 4.4% 60% 22% 18% Results Republican primary resultshttps://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/14PRIM/data/results.htm 2014 Primary Elections August 19, 2014 Official Results State of Alaska Division of Elections September 8, 2014 November 7, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181107202002/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/14PRIM/data/results.htm live Sean Parnell (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 80,903 75.86 Russ Millette Republican Party (United States) 11,296 10.59 Brad Snowden Republican Party (United States) 10,594 9.93 Gerald L. "Tap" Heikes Republican Party (United States) 3,855 3.61 106,648 100 Lieutenant governor Candidates Declared Dan Sullivan, Mayor of Anchoragehttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/news/article/anchorage-mayor-not-running-in-alaska-senate-race Anchorage Mayor Not Running in Alaska Senate Race May 23, 2013 May 25, 2013 The Rothenberg Political Report Nathan L. Gonzales July 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130719005041/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/news/article/anchorage-mayor-not-running-in-alaska-senate-race live Kelly Wolf, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblyman and former state representativehttp://radiokenai.net/assembly-member-running-for-lieutenant-governor/ Assembly Member Running for Lieutenant Governor June 2, 2014 May 16, 2014 Anchorage Daily News June 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140606215156/http://radiokenai.net/assembly-member-running-for-lieutenant-governor/ live Withdrew Lesil McGuire, state senatorhttp://www.adn.com/2013/06/05/2928145/mcguire-files-to-run-for-lieutenant.html McGuire files to run for lieutenant governor June 5, 2013 June 10, 2013 Anchorage Daily News Kyle Hopkins dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130609163114/http://www.adn.com/2013/06/05/2928145/mcguire-files-to-run-for-lieutenant.html June 9, 2013 http://www.adn.com/2014/06/02/3498565/mcguire-withdraws-from-lieutenant.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 McGuire withdraws from lieutenant governor race just before filing deadline June 2, 2014 June 4, 2014 Anchorage Daily News dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140606203448/http://www.adn.com/2014/06/02/3498565/mcguire-withdraws-from-lieutenant.html?sp=%2F99%2F100%2F&ihp=1 June 6, 2014 Results Republican primary results Dan Sullivan Republican Party (United States) 74,758 70.70 Kelly Wolf Republican Party (United States) 30,985 29.30 105,743 100 Democratic–Libertarian–Independence primary Candidates from the Alaska Democratic Party, Alaska Libertarian Party and Alaskan Independence Party appear on the same ballot, with the highest-placed candidate from each party receiving that party's nomination. Governor Democratic candidates Declared Byron Mallott, businessman, former mayor of Juneau, former president of the Alaska Federation of Natives and former executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fundhttp://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130903/byron-mallott-announces-decision-run-alaska-governor Byron Mallot announces decision to run for Alaska governor September 3, 2013 September 3, 2013 Alaska Dispatch Alex DeMarban December 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214012930/http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130903/byron-mallott-announces-decision-run-alaska-governor dead Phil Stoddard, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1984 and candidate for governor in 1986 Withdrew Hollis French, state senator and candidate for governor in 2010 (running for lieutenant governor)http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/10/16/hollis-french-swaps-roles-2014-gubernatorial-field-likely-set/ Hollis French Swaps Roles, 2014 Gubernatorial Field Likely Set. October 16, 2013 November 5, 2013 Alaska Commons John Aronno November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105163626/http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/10/16/hollis-french-swaps-roles-2014-gubernatorial-field-likely-set/ dead Declined Ethan Berkowitz, former Minority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives, nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006, for Congress in 2008 and governor in 2010http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-06/treadwell-ramps-senate-after-parnell-announcement Treadwell ramps up for Senate after Parnell announcement May 6, 2013 May 8, 2013 Juneau Empire Mark D. Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20130607154902/http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-05-06/treadwell-ramps-senate-after-parnell-announcement#.UYpBVLXvvqo June 7, 2013 dead Les Gara, state representativehttp://www.adn.com/2013/08/22/3037328/gara-decides-to-seek-re-election.html Gara decides to seek re-election to Alaska House August 22, 2013 August 23, 2013 Associated Press Anchorage Daily News dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130831171312/http://www.adn.com/2013/08/22/3037328/gara-decides-to-seek-re-election.html August 31, 2013 Scott McAdams, former mayor of Sitka and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010Caldwell, Suzanna http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130403/less-more-former-senate-candidate-scott-mcadams-sheds-100-pounds Less is more as former Senate candidate Scott McAdams sheds 100 pounds Alaska Dispatch April 3, 2013 October 16, 2013 October 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131016065543/http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130403/less-more-former-senate-candidate-scott-mcadams-sheds-100-pounds dead Bill Wielechowski, state senatorhttp://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/wielechowski-taking-look-at-alaska-governor-s-race/article_cefe9816-c8b8-11e2-93d9-0019bb30f31a.html Wielechowski taking look at governor's race May 29, 2013 May 30, 2013 Associated Press News Miner July 2, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180702012725/http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/wielechowski-taking-look-at-alaska-governor-s-race/article_cefe9816-c8b8-11e2-93d9-0019bb30f31a.html livehttp://www.650keni.com/onair/scott-rhode-14142/ten-observations-about-2014-candidates-12421453 Ten Observations About 2014 Candidates KENI June 3, 2014 June 4, 2014 Scott Rhode June 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140607010553/http://www.650keni.com/onair/scott-rhode-14142/ten-observations-about-2014-candidates-12421453 live Libertarian candidates Declared Carolyn Clift, treasurer of the Alaska Libertarian Party Results Democratic–Libertarian–Independence primary results Byron Mallott Democratic Party (United States) 42,327 66.89 Phil Stoddard Democratic Party (United States) 10,514 16.62 Carolyn Clift Alaska Libertarian Party 10,436 16.49 63,277 100 Lieutenant governor Democratic candidates Declared Hollis French, state senator and candidate for governor in 2010 Bob Williams, teacherhttp://www.ktoo.org/2014/06/03/sen-lesil-mcguire-withdrawing-lieutenant-govs-race/ Sen. Lesil McGuire withdrawing from lieutenant gov's race KTOO June 3, 2014 June 4, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140607011042/http://www.ktoo.org/2014/06/03/sen-lesil-mcguire-withdrawing-lieutenant-govs-race/ June 7, 2014 Libertarian candidates Declared Andrew C. Lee, gold minerhttp://amandacoyne.com/politics/loose-lips-establishment-finds-its-west-anchorage-candidate-drafting-palin-gattis-nabs-bickford/ Loose Lips: Establishment finds its West Anchorage candidate, drafting Palin, Gattis nabs Bickford Amanda Coyne May 20, 2014 June 4, 2014 June 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140606215335/http://amandacoyne.com/politics/loose-lips-establishment-finds-its-west-anchorage-candidate-drafting-palin-gattis-nabs-bickford/ live Results Democratic–Libertarian–Independence primary results Hollis French Democratic Party (United States) 40,271 62.08 Bob Williams Democratic Party (United States) 16,358 25.22 Andrew C. Lee Alaska Libertarian Party 8,238 12.70 64,867 100 Others Constitution Party J. R. Myers, founder and chairman of the Alaska Constitution PartyRedlich, Warren http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/10/constitution-party-candidate-for-alaska/ Constitution Party Candidate for Alaska Independent Political Report October 1, 2013 October 16, 2013 October 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131007140037/http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/10/constitution-party-candidate-for-alaska/ live Running mate: Maria Renselhttp://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2014_genr.php November 4, 2014 General Election Candidate List August 22, 2014 Alaska Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20140820200902/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ci_pg_cl_2014_genr.php August 20, 2014 dead Independent Bill Walker, former mayor of Valdez and Republican candidate for governor in 2010 Running mate: Byron Mallott, businessman, former mayor of Juneau, former president of the Alaska Federation of Natives and former executive director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Former running mate: Craig Fleener, former deputy commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Gamehttp://www.adn.com/article/20131014/walker-chooses-fleener-running-mate-independent-bid-governor Walker chooses Fleener as running mate in independent bid for governor October 14, 2013 July 24, 2014 Alaska Dispatch News Lisa Demer July 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140727172821/http://www.adn.com/article/20131014/walker-chooses-fleener-running-mate-independent-bid-governor live General election Campaign Parnell drew criticism during his re-election campaign over his support of billions in tax reductions for the petrochemical industry as well an exploding scandal featuring five years of alleged cover ups with regard to rampant sexual abuse, cronyism, corruption and whistleblower suppression, in the Alaska National Guard.Parnell defends handling alaska national guard dysfunction, plans more firings https://web.archive.org/web/20141003223202/http://www.adn.com/article/20141002/parnell-defends-handling-alaska-national-guard-dysfunction-plans-more-firings October 3, 2014 , Alaska Dispatch News, Jill Burke and Richard Mauer, October 2, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.Parnell waited years to take direct action on National Guard misconduct https://web.archive.org/web/20141002153200/http://www.adn.com/article/20141001/parnell-waited-years-take-direct-action-national-guard-misconduct October 2, 2014 , Alaska Dispatch News, Jill Burke and Richard Mauer, October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.Debate draws standing-room-only crowd https://web.archive.org/web/20150602091610/http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/anchorage-sb21-debate-draws-standingroomonly-crowd/27122724 June 2, 2015 , KTUU, Caslon Hatch. July 23, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014. In October 2014, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin endorsed Walker and Mallott. The endorsement was prompted by Parnell's oil and gas industry tax cuts, which dismantled her administration's "Alaska's Clear and Equitable Share" (ACES) plan. She had previously supported a referendum to repeal the tax cuts, which was narrowly defeatedhttps://ballotpedia.org/Alaska_Oil_Tax_Cuts_Veto_Referendum,_Ballot_Measure_1_(August_2014) Alaska Oil Tax Cuts Veto Referendum, Ballot Measure 1 (August 2014) Ballotpedia February 16, 2026 August 20, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250820075438/https://ballotpedia.org/Alaska_Oil_Tax_Cuts_Veto_Referendum,_Ballot_Measure_1_(August_2014) live in August 2014. Walker and Mallott made the repeal of the tax cuts a centerpiece of their campaign.http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/palin-endorses-independent-democratic-ticket-for-alaska-governor-against-gop-successor-20141023 Palin Endorses Independent-Democratic Ticket for Alaska Governor Against GOP Successor National Journal October 23, 2014 October 24, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141024003923/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/palin-endorses-independent-democratic-ticket-for-alaska-governor-against-gop-successor-20141023 October 24, 2014 Debates Complete video of debate, October 1, 2014 - C-SPAN Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 4, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 4, 2018 July 24, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180724144049/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ live 098 Lean I (flip) November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 4, 2018 September 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180904084835/http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 live Tossup November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 4, 2018 September 4, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180904084824/https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html live Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) ByronMallott (D) BillWalker (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/AKResults.pdf Public Policy Polling November 3, 2014 November 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103171459/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/AKResults.pdf live November 1–2, 2014 1,052 ± 3% 45% — 46% 4%Carolyn Clift (L) 2%, J.R. Myers (I) 2% 5% 47% — 48% — 6%Rasmussen Reportshttps://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2014/alaska/election_2014_alaska_governor Election 2014: Alaska Governor rasmussenreports.com February 16, 2026 September 17, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250917051053/https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2014/alaska/election_2014_alaska_governor live October 27–30, 2014 887 ± 4% 43% — 50% — 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovhttps://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/09/governor-races-headline-results/ CBS News/NYT/YouGov October 27, 2014 October 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027142113/https://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/09/governor-races-headline-results/ live October 16–23, 2014 561 ± 9% 42% — 39% 0% 20%Hellenthal & Associateshttps://www.scribd.com/doc/244305469/AK-Sen-AK-Gov-Hellenthal-Associates-Oct-2014 Alaska 2014 Voter Opinion Survey Results Scribd October 26, 2014 October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031203708/https://www.scribd.com/doc/244305469/AK-Sen-AK-Gov-Hellenthal-Associates-Oct-2014 live October 15–21, 2014 403 ± 4.88% 44% — 43% 5%Carolyn Clift (L) 4%, J.R. Myers (I) 1% 9%Rasmussen Reports October 8–12, 2014 700 ± 4% 41% — 50% 2% 7%Fox Newshttp://www.foxnews.com/politics/interactive/2014/10/08/fox-news-poll-sullivan-has-44-40-percent-advantage-over-begich-in-alaska/ Fox News Poll: GOP candidate Sullivan has 44-40 percent advantage over Dem Sen. Begich in Alaska October 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010144924/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/interactive/2014/10/08/fox-news-poll-sullivan-has-44-40-percent-advantage-over-begich-in-alaska/ live October 4–7, 2014 706 ± 3.5% 42% — 37% 8%Carolyn Clift (L) 4%, J.R. Myers (I) 1%, Other 3% 13%CNN/ORChttp://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2014/images/10/08/aksenaterace.pdf CNN/ORC October 9, 2014 October 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012141030/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2014/images/10/08/aksenaterace.pdf live October 1–6, 2014 704 LV ± 3.5% 45% — 51% — 3% 875 RV ± 3.4% 46% — 49% 1% 5%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics September 26 – October 2, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 46% — 38% 7%Carolyn Clift (L) 5%, J.R. Myers (I) 2% 10%CBS News/NYT/YouGovhttp://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/09/governor-races-headline-results CBS News/NYT/YouGov October 10, 2014 October 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012192649/http://today.yougov.com/news/2014/09/09/governor-races-headline-results/ live September 20 – October 1, 2014 593 ± 5% 40% — 45% 1% 14%Rasmussen Reports September 23–24, 2014 713 ± 4% 42% — 47% 5% 6%Public Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_923925.pdf Public Policy Polling September 23, 2014 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924122716/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_923925.pdf live September 18–21, 2014 880 ± 3.3% 41% — 42% 5%Carolyn Clift (L) 3%, J.R. Myers (I) 2% 13% 41% — 45% — 14%Hays Research/AFL-CIOhttps://www.scribd.com/doc/239975371/AK-Sen-AK-Gov-for-AFL-CIO-Sept-2014 Hays Research/AFL-CIO September 8, 2017 June 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160602123628/https://www.scribd.com/doc/239975371/AK-Sen-AK-Gov-for-AFL-CIO-Sept-2014 live September 13–14, 2014 500 ± 4.38% 30% — 37% 33%Hays Research*http://amandacoyne.com/politics/new-poll-has-walker-beating-parnell-in-2-way-governors-race/ Hays Research* August 28, 2014 August 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140828205354/http://amandacoyne.com/politics/new-poll-has-walker-beating-parnell-in-2-way-governors-race live August 20–22, 2014 474 ± 4.5% 40% — 43% — 15%Rasmussen Reports August 20–21, 2014 750 ± 4% 47% 36% — 11% 6%Public Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_8051205.pdf Public Policy Polling August 5, 2014 August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054537/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_8051205.pdf live July 31 – August 1, 2014 673 ± 3.8% 37% 22% 20% 5%Carolyn Clift (L) 3%, J.R. Myers (C) 2% 16% 48% 37% — — 14% 41% — 40% — 19%CBS News/NYT/YouGovhttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/2014-midterms-republicans-narrowly-favored-to-capture-senate-in-november/ CBS News/NYT/YouGov July 28, 2014 July 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140728041401/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/2014-midterms-republicans-narrowly-favored-to-capture-senate-in-november/ live July 5–24, 2014 450 ± 5.2% 55% 29% — 6% 8%Public Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_513.pdf Public Policy Polling May 13, 2014 May 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514061044/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_513.pdf live May 8–11, 2014 582 ± 4.1% 37% 27% 17% 4%J.R. Myers (C) 15%Public Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_204.pdf Public Policy Polling February 4, 2014 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213103035/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2014/PPP_Release_AK_204.pdf live January 30 – February 1, 2014 850 ± 3.4% 41% 25% 16% 3% 15% * Internal poll for Bill Walker campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) EthanBerkowitz (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 25–28, 2013 890 ± 3.3% 51% 38% 12%Public Policy Pollinghttp://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_AK_020713.pdf Public Policy Polling February 8, 2013 July 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130724203455/http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_AK_020713.pdf live February 4–5, 2013 1,129 ± 2.9% 50% 41% 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) HollisFrench (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 25–28, 2013 890 ± 3.3% 54% 33% 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) LesGara (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 25–28, 2013 890 ± 3.3% 53% 33% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) ScottMcAdams (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 4–5, 2013 1,129 ± 2.9% 52% 34% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) MikeNavarre (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 4–5, 2013 1,129 ± 2.9% 51% 29% 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) JoePaskvan (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 4–5, 2013 1,129 ± 2.9% 51% 25% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanParnell (R) BillWielechowski (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 25–28, 2013 890 ± 3.3% 52% 33% 15% Results 2014 Alaska gubernatorial electionhttps://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/14GENR/data/results.htm 2014 General Election November 4, 2014 Official Results November 11, 2014 November 27, 2014 elections.alaska.gov September 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923235230/http://www.elections.alaska.gov/results/14GENR/data/results.htm live Independent Bill Walker 134,658 48.10% +48.10% Republican Party (United States) Sean Parnell (incumbent) 128,435 45.88% -13.18% Alaska Libertarian Party Carolyn Clift 8,985 3.21% +2.16% Constitution Party (United States) J. R. Myers 6,987 2.50% N/A 893 0.32% -0.04% 279,958 100.00% N/A Independent Republican Party (United States) Boroughs and census areas that flipped from Republican to Independent Denali Borough (largest city: Healy) Fairbanks North Star (largest city: Fairbanks) Petersburg Valdez–Cordova Census Area (largest city: Valdez) Aleutians West Census Area (largest city: Unalaska) Anchorage Bethel Census Area (largest city: Bethel) Kusilvak Census Area (largest city: Hooper Bay) Haines Borough (largest census-designated place: Haines) Kodiak Island (largest city: Kodiak Island) Lake & Peninsula Borough (largest city: Newhalen) North Slope Borough (largest city: Utqiaġvik) Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area (largest city: Craig) Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area (largest city: Fort Yukon) Juneau Boroughs and census areas that flipped from Democratic to Independent Nome Census Area (largest city: Nome) Dilingham Census Area (largest city: Dilingham) Northwest Arctic Borough (largest city: Kotzebue) Sitka Skagway Hoonah–Angoon Census Area (largest town: Hoonah) Yakutat See also Alaska 2014 United States elections 2014 United States gubernatorial elections Elections in Alaska: 2014 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska 2014 United States Senate election in Alaska Notes References External links Alaska gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Byron Mallott for Governor J. R. Myers for Governor Sean Parnell for Governor incumbent Bill Walker for Governor Gubernatorial 2014 Alaska Category:November 2014 in the United States