I haven't kept close tabs on the Republican primaries this year, but I do know there's been a split between the Party and a number of Republicans who have worked closely with Democrats in the House and Senate.
A quick look at the results (you can see them all here) shows a Republican primary massacre of incumbents like never before. Will this lead to new Republican dominance in the state legislature? Or will it make it easier for Democrats in November. Probably not in Matsu, but I'm not sure about the rest of the state.
Here are some results:
In the Senate
Senate President Cathy Giessel lost 28% to 71% to Roger Holland on Anchorage Hillside.
Long time Republican incumbent John Coghill got 47% to Robert Myers 52% in Fairbanks.
Natasha Von Imhoff got 48% to Stephen Duplantis' 51%.
Gary Stevens lost 48% to 51% to John Cox in Kodiak. (only 95% of precincts reported, but he's down almost 900 votes 1403-1334. Not likely.)
Incumbent David Wilson won with 32% against seven others.
Bert Stedman comfortably kept his seat (64%)
Newly appointed Josh Revak got 64%.
In the House,
Incumbent Mark Neuman lost 37% to Kevin McCabe's 62% in Matsu.
Incumbent Gabielle LeDoux got creamed (20%) to David Nelson's 79%.
Incumbent Jennifer Johnston also got creamed (27%) to James Kaufman's 73%
Recently deceased incumbent Gary Knopp got 13% of the vote to Ronald Gilhman's 61% (a 3rd candidate got 24%)
Former Rep Lynn Gattis lost 28% to former Right to Life Board Member Christopher Kurka.
Bizarre Right David Eastman won 51% to Jesse Sumner's 48%.
The ruthless hand of Tucker Babcock has clearly been busy.
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