James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
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.
Permanent Fund Corp. board member resigns after email controversy
In May, a series of leaked emails suggested some corporation employees felt pressured by investment suggestions offered by Ellie Rubenstein.
Alaska demographers predict population drop, a switch from prior forecasts
Alaska’s population is set to significantly decline by 2050, according to a new forecast from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Ranked-choice repeal measure awaits signature count after Alaska judge’s ruling
The Alaska Division of Elections must recount signatures after a judge disqualified almost 3,000 names, citing violations of state law.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Alaska oil and gas watchdog again fines Hilcorp for Cook Inlet violation
The $86,000 fine, issued Friday, is the fourth levied against Alaska's second-largest North Slope oil and gas producer this year.
Federal judge says Alaska tribes may put land into trust, a step toward ‘Indian country’ here
The decision could change the system created by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act more than 50 years ago.
Elections officials investigate eligibility complaint against Southwest Alaska House candidate
Elections officials say they're not certain whether nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon has been a resident long enough to run for House.
After concussions and candy-cane streetlight costs, North Pole City Council removes mayor
Mayor Michael Welch, a Republican, is the lone challenger to incumbent Rep. Mike Prax, R-North Pole, in this year's state House elections.