Absolutely blown away that Alaska is even running close in this poll. Unless one is an absolute libertard, I'm really at a loss. Hawaii's natural Beauty and scenery, including mountains, easily Rivals Alaska's. And the weather is a hell of a lot better as it tends to be cool by the sea breezes, as opposed to Alaska just being, well, Alaska.
Both seem like nice states tbh, but I voted Alaska mainly because the quality and life and cost of living seem to be a lot better there than in Hawaii.
Hawaii's cost of living is not good, but from what I understand Alaska's is not oodles better.