Alaska governor's race shifts to toss up: Cook Political Report

The Cook Political Report has shifted the Alaska gubernatorial race from leaning Republican to a toss-up. Jessica Taylor, the handicapper's senate and governors editor, announced the change on Thursday following the release of new polling data.

The shift was prompted by findings from a new AARP poll indicating that Democratic former state Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins secured 40 percent support in the contest. The nonpartisan election handicapper's updated assessment reflects increased competitiveness in the state's upcoming election.