Welcome to an ongoing diary series dedicated to making sure the #BlueWave happens in every single state this November! There is a big focus every election on House and Senate races and they are super important, but with Washington gridlocked the states are the ones making the most policy for Americans. Each diary will give you everything you need to know for November in that particular state, so be sure to bookmark it and share it with friends/family!

First step is making sure you’re registered to vote:

REGISTER AND PLEDGE TO VOTE: https://iwillvote.com Are you having problems registering to vote or know other people with problems voting (transportation, bureaucratic, time or monetary reasons)? Go here, they’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you’re able to vote:https://www.spreadthevote.org Do you or someone you know have trouble moving around and need a ride to the polls? Can you volunteer to drive voters? Go here: https://carpoolvote.com Are you outside of the United States, but want to vote? Go here:https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/vote/home.htm GET EVERYONE YOU KNOW REGISTERED TO VOTE (I mean everyone, your neighbors, your schools, your church, your friends, your family, your local clubs/groups that you’re a member of, your apartment building, EVERYONE!)

After that it’s time to help get involved (if you want to volunteer for a campaign bring a friend or friends too, having a group makes it more fun!)

Looking for Special or Local Elections to get involved in before November? Check out the 2018 Special and Local Elections Calendar so you’ll never miss a race again! This post will be updated whenever new information is found. This is the 2nd diary in a 50 state diary series (hopefully, may not last that long haha, oh and no New Hampshire State House as those seats flip in a slight breeze) with quick action links that is a one stop shop to help you create the #BlueWave in downballot state legislative races across the country!

These representatives create the vast majority of legislation for everyday citizens and it’s about time we elect people who will represent the people and not their corporate and wealthy elite donors. I have included all candidates who have filed with an address that are listed on the Alaskan state candidate website. Only Independents (who either caucus with Democrats or are the only option against Republicans) or Democrats are listed and many do not have social media or websites up yet. With a late August 21st Primary Election Day there’s plenty of time for Team Blue to get things up and running, so don’t be concerned. Alaska’s gubernatorial election is fusion styled with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor running on the same ticket. We have a fantastic slate of candidates that could use your support! Minor note: districts that are safe D or unopposed I have left off this list.

Thanks to user Kelby Fischer for helping me narrow down the playing field!

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* = flip opportunity

underlined race: most competitive

Alaska Statewide

Governor: Last election I 48.1% R 45.9% (2014), D 37.7% R 59.1% (2010)

Independent Bill Walker

Democrat Mark Begich

Lieutenant Governor Last election D 48.1% R 45.9% (2014), D 37.7% R 59.1% (2010)

Independent Byron Mallet

Democrat Debra Call

Alaska State House:

District 1: Hillary 40.2% Trump 49.5%, Obama 43.1% Romney 53%, last election D 55% R 45% (2014), D 21.9% R 78.1% (2012)

Democrat Kathryn Dodge

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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*District 2: Hillary 29.9% Trump 59.9%, Obama 35.1% Romney 61.6%, last election D 26.1% R 73.9% (2016), D 32.5% R 67.5% (2014), D 47.6% 52.4% (2012)

Democrat Van Lawrence

District 5: Hillary 41.7% Trump 48.1%, Obama 42% Romney 53.7%, last election D 53% R 47% (2016), D 52.7% R 47.3% (2014), D 46.3% R 53.7% (2012)

Democrat Adam Wool

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Volunteer for Adam Wool!

*District 6: Hillary 30.9% Trump 59.9%, Obama 34.6% Romney 61.3%, last election D 31.2% R 68.8% (2016), D 39.7% R 60.3% (2014), D 27.8% R 72.2% (2012)

Democrat Ed Alexander

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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*District 8: Hillary 15.4% Trump 77.3%, Obama 21.5% Romney 75.3%, last election D 18.9% R 81.9% (2016), D 19.9% R 80.1% (2014)

Democrat James Chesbro Jr.

*District 9: Hillary 21.2% Trump 69.8%, Obama 28% Romney 68.3%, last election D 27% R 72.6% (2012)

Democrat Bill Johnson

*District 10: Hillary 20.5% Trump 70.9%, Obama 26.2% Romney 70.1%, last election D 25.5% R 75.5% (2016), D 19.8% R 80% (2012)

Democrat Patricia Faye-Brazel

- Candidate Website

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Democrat Neal Lacy

*District 11: Hillary 22.8% Trump 68.6%, Obama 25.9% Romney 70.8%, last election D 30.2% R 69.8% (2014)

Democrat Eileen Patterson

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Twitter

*District 12: Hillary 20.8% Trump 70.2%, Obama 25.3% Trump 71.9%, D 27.9% R 72.1% (2014)

Democrat Stephany Jeffers

*District 13: Hillary 26.6% Trump 63.5%, Obama 30.3% Romney 66.6%, D 30.4% R 67.3% (2012)

Democrat Danyelle Kimp

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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*District 14: Hillary 30.4% Trump 59.5%, Obama 30.5% Romney 67%, last election D 25.6% R 74.4% (2014), D 46% R 54% (2012)

Democrat Joe Hackenmueller

*District 15: Hillary 37.8% Trump 50.2%, Obama 42.6% Romney 54.5%, last election D 38.2% R 67.2% (2016), D 47.2% R 52.8% (2014), D 41.8% R 57.7% (2012)

Democrat Lyn Franks

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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Democrat Patrick McCormack

Democrat Rick Phillips

District 21: Hillary 50.1% Trump 41.2%, Obama 50.2% Romney 46.9%, last election D 52.4 R 47.6% (2016), D 50.6% R 49.4% (2014), D 36.6% R 63.2% (2012)

Democrat Matt Claman

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- Facebook Page

- Twitter

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District 22: Hillary 40.3% Trump 51.7%, Obama 39.1% Romney 57.7%, last election I 46.5% R 44% (2016), D 42.9% R 56.6% (2014), D 53.8% R 46% (2012)

Independent Jason Grenn

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Twitter

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District 23: Hillary 42.8% Trump 47.9%, Obama 44% Romney 53%, last election D 56.3% R 43.7% (2016), D 37.1% R 62.7% (2012)

Democrat Chris Tuck

- Facebook Page

*District 24: Hillary 39.6% Trump 52%, Obama 37.7% Romney 59.9%, last election D 41.2% R 58.8% (2016), D 36.6% R 63.4% (2014), D 44.4% R 55.4% (2012)

Democrat Sue Levi

*District 25: Hillary 42.6% Trump 48.1%, Obama 43.2% Romney 54%, last election D 49.4% R 50.6% (2016), D 45.4% R 54.6% (2014), D 48.5% R 51.3% (2012)

Democrat Pat Higgins

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- Facebook Page

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*District 26: Hillary 39% Trump 52.5%, Obama 38.1% Romney 59.3%, last election D 35.9% R 64.2% (2016), D 33.1% R 66.9% (2014), D 26.6% R 72.5% (2012)

Democrat Hunter Dunn

*District 27: Hillary 43.7% Trump 47.8%, Obama 43.6% Romney 53.3%, last election D 49% R 51% (2016), D 41.3% R 58.7% (2014)

Democrat Liz Snyder

- Campaign Website

- Facebook Page

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*District 28: Hillary 42.8% Trump 48.8%, Obama 41.5% Romney 59.9%, last election D 43.8% R 56.2% (2016), D 37.6% R 62.4% (2014)

Democrat Amber Lee

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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- Volunteer for Amber Lee!

*District 29: Hillary 23% Trump 69.2%, Obama 26.2% Romney 70.4%, last election D 23.5% R 76.5% (2014)

Independent Shawn Butler

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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District 31: Hillary 34.8% Trump 56.3%, Obama 37.5% Romney 58.8%

Independent Paul Seaton

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Donate to Paul Seaton!

*District 32: Hillary 37.1% Trump 51.6%, Obama 41.6% Romney 54.9%, last election D 16.4% I 40.3% R 43.3% (2016), D 44.6% R 55.4% (2014)

Democrat Dennis Harris

District 34: Hillary 46.1% Trump 43.1%, Obama 50.5% Romney 45.7%, last election D 51.1% R 48.9% (2016), D 37.6% R 62.4% (2014), D 50.1% R 49.7% (2012)

Democrat Andrea “Andi” Story

Independent Rob Edwardson

- Candidate Website

- Donate to Rob Edwardson!

District 36: Hillary 33.5% Trump 55.3%, Obama 41% Romney 54.4%, last election I 52.5% R 42.4% (2016), I 50.7% R 49.3% (2014), D 54.9% R 44.8% (2012)

Independent Dan Ortiz

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Twitter

- Donate to Dan Ortiz!

- Volunteer for Dave Ortiz!

Alaska State Senate

*District 1 (A): Hillary 35.5% Trump 54.3%, Obama 39.4% Romney 56.9%, last election D 39.2% R 60.8% (2014), D 39.5% R 60.5% (2012)

Democrat Scott Kawasaki

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

- Twitter

- Donate to Scott Kawasaki!

- Volunteer for Scott Kawasaki!

*District 5 (E): Hillary 20.8% Trump 70.4%, Obama 27.2% Romney 69.1%, last election NP 35% R 65% (2014), D 22.1% R 77.9% (2012)

Democrat Susan “Su” Kay

*District 7 (G): Hillary 28.9% Trump 61.1%, Obama 30.4% Romney 68.8%, last election D 22.5% R 77.5% (2014), D 56.2% R 43.8% (2012)

Democrat Oliver Schiess

- Candidate Website

*District 11 (K): Hillary 45.3% Trump 46.3%, Obama 44.8% Romney 52.2%, last election D 43.4% R 56.6% (2014), D 33.6% R 66.4% (2012)

Democrat Sam Cason

- Candidate Website

- Facebook Page

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District 13 (M): Hillary 40.8% Trump 50.4%, Obama 40.5% Romney 56.8%, last election D 30% R 70% (2014), D 37.7% R 62.3% (2012)

Democrat Janice Park

Links to #FlipItBlue

- Sister District

- Flippable

- Swing Left

- Postcards To Voters

- Majority 54 Podcast (allows you to talk with Trump supporters about politics)

- BlueMidterm2018

Thanks for reading! It’s up to us to be the change we seek. Let’s #FlipTheCountry in November!