James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Anchorage judge rules that imprisoned Democrat will remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot
The decision, which will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, said Eric Hafner is qualified to run but not to take office.
In Fairbanks, Dibert and LeBon are rematched for state House election
A race in the Golden Heart City may have big consequences and decide who controls the Alaska House of Representatives.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes work quota rules for Amazon-like warehouses
House Bill 88 would have kept companies from instituting work quotas that discourage employees from using the bathroom.
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll.
Progressive drops out of West Anchorage state House race, leaving Democrat uncontested
Nick Moe had challenged Democrat Carolyn Hall for the House District 16 seat that was left vacant by Jennie Armstrong.
Why are some Republican candidates quitting Alaska’s general election? Strategy.
With Republican voters reluctant to use ranked choice voting, candidates are seeking to avoid a split in the electorate.
Public records lawsuit seeks video of alleged assault by Alaska state troopers
The state has said that the video of the troopers will not be made public until the end of criminal proceedings — or until a criminal trial.
U.S. Air National Guard reverses staff changes at Alaska National Guard after warnings
About 80 people would have been affected by the changes, and many said they would quit rather than take a pay and benefit cut.
Matt Salisbury is the No. 4 candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House voting. Who is he?
After primary election day, Salisbury was in line to join Mary Peltola, Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom in Alaska’s final four.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
Ballot Measure 2 would end ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary election system.
Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries
But amid near-record-low turnout, experts warn against drawing conclusions before the November general election.
Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system with Aug. 20 primary
The system will allow the Division of Elections to track packages of ballots as they return to Juneau from remote locations.
In America’s largest state House district, 6 people vie for a seat in the Alaska Legislature
The contest for Interior Alaska’s House District 36 has more candidates than any other legislative race this year.
Peltola still holds fundraising cash advantage in U.S. House race, new figures show
In the past month, Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola has raised more money than her Republican competitors and has more cash on hand.
Alaska’s pre-primary election turnout is down from extraordinary 2022 and 2020 primaries
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emergency boosted absentee turnout to record highs, and in 2022, there was a special U.S. House election.
In Eagle River, a five-way race could be a factor in control of the state Senate
The contest is one of only three that will see a candidate eliminated in the Aug. 20 primary election.
Mail delays postpone the start of pre-Election Day voting in parts of rural Alaska
Democrats expressed worries about the effect of a delay in early voting in some rural areas on Mary Peltola's campaign for U.S. House.
Early voting opens for Aug. 20 primary; mailed absentee application window closes this week
Under Alaska’s primary election system, all candidates for a particular office run together. The top four vote-getters advance to November.
Federal agency, reversing prior rulings, greenlights Eklutna tribal gaming hall
The gaming hall, officially a casino, likely would host electronic versions of pull-tab and bingo games.
After state judge keeps ranked choice repeal ballot measure, Alaska Supreme Court will weigh in
The Alaska Supreme Court is likely the last chance for opponents of the ranked choice voting repeal to prevent it from coming to a vote.