For the last four years Alaska has had a governor who quickly grew into the second-most unpopular governor in the country. (I don't remember who is in first place, but he can't be too nice a guy.)

In yesterday's primary election he was soundly trounced by two contenders for his crown. A woman, a former mayor of a community of 7,000, ended far ahead and in the general election will face the victor on the opposing side..

Frank Murkowski, former longtime Senator and one-term governor, with most precincts reporting, garnered less than 19% of the vote.

May it be a harbinger of the midterm elections this fall.