Political party strength in Alaska

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The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Alaska:

The table also indicates the historical party composition in the:

For years in which a presidential election was held, the table indicates which party's candidate the state's electoral votes.

The parties are as follows: Democratic (D), Republican (R).

For a particular year, the noted partisan composition is that which either took office during that year or which maintained the office througout the entire year. Only changes made outside of regularly scheduled elections are noted as affecting the partisan composition during a particular year. Shading is determined by the final result of any mid-cycle changes in partisan affiliation.

Political Party Strength in Alaska
Year Governor Lt. Governor State Senate State House U.S. Senator (Class II) U.S. Senator (Class III) U.S. House President
2008 Sarah Palin (R) Sean Parnell (R) 15Coalition, 5R 23R, 17D Ted Stevens (R) Lisa Murkowski (R) Don Young (R)
2007
2006
2005 Frank Murkowski (R) Loren Leman (R)
2004 George W. Bush and Dick Cheney (R)

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Politics of Alaska