Part 1: Can Muslims Impact US Elections?

Part 2: How Evangelical Christians Shape U.S. Support for Israel?

Part 3: Theological Stances on Zionism: Perspectives from Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Churches

Part 4: Evangelicals in the U.S: Population Statistics and State Rankings

Part 5: The Power Play of Zionist Influence in American Politics and the Defeat of Jamal Bowman

Part 6: Christians United for Israel: Overview and Controversies

Part 7: A Journey Through American Jewish History

Part 8: Decoding the Election Process; Key Terms You Need to Know!!

Part 9: Understanding America's Unique Presidential Selection Process

Part 10: Alabama's Electoral and Demographic Profile

Alaska entered the Union in January 1959 and participated in its first presidential election in 1960. The state had three electoral votes that year and has maintained that number ever since.

Alaska has voted reliably Republican, with the only exception being Lyndon Johnson's landslide victory over Barry Goldwater in 1964. Donald Trump won Alaska by a 10% margin in 2020, the smallest GOP margin since 1992.

Nicknamed the "Last Frontier," Alaska is unique among U.S. states due to its unusual daylight schedule and extreme cold. Covering an area of 663,267 square miles, it is the largest state in the U.S. by area. The second-largest state, Texas, is less than half the size of Alaska, with an area of 268,581 square miles.

Despite its vast size, Alaska is the third-least populated state, with only 740,339 residents as of 2023. As a result, Alaska accounts for just 0.22% of the U.S. population. According to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, Alaska has the highest percentage of veterans of any state in the U.S., with 8,748 military veterans per 100,000 residents. Alaska also has the highest rate of gun violence of any state, along with the more pleasant distinctions of having the second-cleanest air quality and the lowest income inequality in the nation.

Administratively, Alaska is divided into 19 organized boroughs and one Unorganized Borough. It contains 149 incorporated cities, including four unified home-rule municipalities (which are both boroughs and cities), ten home-rule cities, nineteen first-class cities, and 116 second-class cities.

Racial Composition of Alaska

• White: 64.1% (Non-Hispanic White: 58.8%)
• Black: 3.7%
• Asian: 6.7% (4.4% Filipino, 0.3% Chinese, 0.2% Laotian, 0.2% Japanese, 0.1% Indian, 0.1% Vietnamese, 0.1% Thai)
• American Indian or Alaskan Native: 15.7%
• Pacific Islander: 1.7% (0.7% Samoan, 0.1% Hawaiian, 0.1% Tongan)
• Two or more races: 8.2%
• Other races: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race): 7.7%

Largest Ancestry Groups in Alaska

- German: 18.3%
- Irish: 11.0%
- English: 8.5%
- Norwegian: 6.5%
- Filipino: 4.4%
- French: 3.8%
- Native American: 3.7%
- Italian: 3.3%
- Mexican: 3.0%
- Scottish: 2.9%
- Polish: 2.7%
- Swedish: 2.5%
- Dutch: 1.9%
- Russian: 1.4%

Religion in Alaska (2014)

- Protestant Christian: 36%
- Roman Catholic: 16%
- Orthodox Christian: 5%
- Latter-day Saint: 5%
- Non-Christian religions: 6%
- Unaffiliated: 31%
- Don't know/refused to answer: 1%
- Jewish: <1%
- Buddhist: 1%
- Islam: <1%
- Hindu: <1%
- Other world religions: 1%
- Other faiths: 4%
- Unaffiliated: 31%
- Refused to answer: 1%

Alaska’s relatively large Orthodox Christian population is notable, with 49 parishes and up to 50,000 followers. This significant presence is a legacy of early Russian colonization of Alaska and missionary work among Alaska Natives.

As of 2024, there are fewer than 1,000 Muslims in the state. The Anchorage Muslim community is diverse, comprising American-born Muslims, immigrants from about 50 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and Native Alaskan converts.

Anchorage also offers more halal options than in the past, including three halal specialty shops. However, finding some ingredients can still be challenging, so residents often stock up a month in advance, bring spices from their hometowns, or prepare dishes ahead of time.