Biggest governor landslides in Alaska
The biggest landslide in a Alaska governor’s race was in 1998, a margin of 33.0 points. Tony Knowles beat Robin L. Taylor, 112,879 to 40,209. Next widest are 2022 (26.1 points) and 2010 (21.4 points).
Every state is ranked together on Biggest governor landslides. For every gubernatorial race Alaska has held, special elections included, see the Alaska governor hub.
What is the biggest landslide in a Alaska governor’s race?
The widest margin in a Alaska gubernatorial general election came in 1998, 33.0 points. Tony Knowles beat Robin L. Taylor, 112,879 to 40,209. Next are 2022 (26.1 points) and 2010 (21.4 points).
Why do some huge wins not appear?
A blowout only counts here when somebody real finished second, which means at least 5% of the vote. Without that rule the list fills with uncontested races and with contests where the record is simply missing the major opponent, both of which show the winner near 100%.
Does this include recalls and special elections?
No, only regular general elections for governor. The Alaska governor hub lists every race including specials and recalls.
| # | Election | Result | Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Tony Knowles D def. Robin L. Taylor R | 112,879 – 40,209 | +33.0 points |
| 2 | 2022 | Mike Dunleavy R def. Les Gara D | 132,632 – 63,851 | +26.1 points |
| 3 | 2010 | Sean Parnell R def. Ethan Berkowitz D | 151,318 – 96,519 | +21.4 points |
| 4 | 1958 | William A. Egan D def. John Butrovich R | 29,189 – 19,299 | +20.2 points |
| 5 | 2002 | Frank H. Murkowski R def. Fran Ulmer D | 129,279 – 94,216 | +15.1 points |
| 6 | 1978 | Jay Hammond R def. Wally Hickel W | 49,580 – 33,555 | +12.6 points |
| 7 | 1982 | Bill Sheffield D def. Tom Fink R | 89,918 – 72,291 | +9.0 points |
| 8 | 1990 | Wally Hickel A def. Tony Knowles D | 75,721 – 60,201 | +8.0 points |
| 9 | 2006 | Sarah Palin R def. Tony Knowles D | 114,697 – 97,238 | +7.4 points |
| 10 | 2018 | Mike Dunleavy R def. Mark Begich D | 145,631 – 125,739 | +7.0 points |
| 11 | 1970 | William A. Egan D def. Keith H. Miller R | 42,309 – 37,264 | +6.3 points |
| 12 | 1986 | Steve Cowper D def. Arliss Sturgulewski R | 84,943 – 76,515 | +4.7 points |
| 13 | 1962 | William A. Egan D def. Mike Stepovich R | 29,627 – 27,054 | +4.5 points |
| 14 | 2014 | Bill Walker I def. Sean Parnell R | 134,658 – 128,435 | +2.2 points |
| 15 | 1966 | Wally Hickel R def. William A. Egan D | 33,145 – 32,065 | +1.6 points |
| 16 | 1974 | Jay Hammond R def. William A. Egan D | 45,840 – 45,553 | +0.30 points |
| 17 | 1994 | Tony Knowles D def. Jim Campbell R | 87,693 – 87,157 | +0.24 points |