A general election was held in the state of Alaska on November 6, 2012. Primary elections were held on August 28, 2012.
Republican incumbent Don Young, who has represented Alaska's at-large congressional district since 1973, ran for re-election.
Two statewide judicial seats were up for retention in 2012.
In the Alaska Supreme Court, one justice was up for retention: Justice Daniel Winfree who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.
In the Alaska Court of Appeals, one judge was up for retention: Judge Joel Bolger who was appointed by Governor Sarah Palin in 2008.
Four statewide ballot measures appeared on the ballot in Alaska: two in August and two in November.
The Increase Maximum Local Residential Property Tax Exemption Initiative would allow cities and boroughs to increase the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to up to $50,000.
The Alaska Coastal Management Question would establish a new coastal management program.
The Alaska Transportation Project Bonds Question would allow for a general obligation bond to be issued for the purpose of transportation projects in the state.
The Alaska Constitutional Convention Question would create a convention to revise, alter or amend the state constitution.