United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2006

The Alaska Congressional election of 2006 was held on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives will expire on January 3, 2007. The winning candidates will serve a two-year term from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009. The primary elections were held on August 22, 2006.

=At-large Congressional District=

Incumbent Republican Congressman Don Young has been in office since 1973. He defeated Democratic challenger Diane Benson, an author and theater director, in the general election. Young did not face a primary challenge, while Benson won in a crowded field.

General Election Results

Election box candidate with party link
party = Democratic Party (United States)
candidate = Diane Benson
votes = 81,408
percentage = 40.16%
change = Election box candidate with party link
party = Republican Party (United States)
candidate = Don Young (incumbent)
votes = 115,062
percentage = 56.76%
change =Election box candidate with party link
party = Libertarian Party (United States)
candidate = Alexander Crawford
votes = 3,390
percentage = 1.63%
change =Election box candidate with party link
party = Green Party (United States)
candidate = Eva Ince
votes = 1437
percentage = 0.71%
change =Election box candidate with party link
party = Independent (politician)
candidate = Bill Ratigan
votes = 1,409
percentage = 0.67%
change =Election box turnout
votes = 202,706
percentage =
change = Election box hold with party link
winner = Republican Party (United States)
loser = Democratic Party (United States)
swing =

Primary Election Results