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Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor's race as they hope to flip the seat
Democrat Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska’s governor's race and is supporting the first-place finisher, fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
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- Why it matters
- A consolidated Democratic field reduces vote-splitting in a Republican-leaning state, increasing the challenger's chances against the incumbent governor.
- Most affected
- Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins — Gains Begich's endorsement and his supporters' votes in the general election.
Alaska Democratic voters — Choose between one Democratic candidate and Republican incumbent in the general election. - Likely next
- Whether other Democratic candidates in the race follow Begich's example and consolidate support behind Kreiss-Tomkins.