2012 Alaska elections

U.S. President

U.S. House of Representatives

Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.^[3]

State judiciary

Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.^[4]

State Supreme Court

In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.^[5]

Justice Winfree retention, 2012^[2]

Choice		Votes	%
For		165,777	64.93
Against		89,553	35.07
Total		255,330	100.00

Court of Appeals

In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.^[6]

Judge Bolger retention, 2012^[2]

Choice		Votes	%
For		166,208	65.24
Against		88,563	34.76
Total		254,771	100.00

State legislature

Alaska Senate

Alaska Senate

Party		Before	After	Change
	Republican	10	13	3
	Democratic	10	7	3
Total		20	20

Alaska House of Representatives

Alaska House of Representatives^[7]

Party		Before	After	Change
	Republican	24	25	1
	Democratic	16	15	1
Total		40	40

Measure 1 (August)

The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.^[9]

Measure 2

The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.^[11]

Bonding Proposition A

The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.^[12]

Measure 1 (November)

The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.^[13]