Elections

All elections stories. (These stories are also categorized as “politics”.)

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Alaska’s two U.S. senators vote to advance federal same-sex marriage protections

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says he was swayed by the addition of sections protecting religious organizations.
Donna Mears and Forrest Wolfe

With more votes counted, Alaska House races are split 20-20 between Republicans and others

No state Senate or statewide races changed leaders, but GOP U.S. Senate candidates Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka are closer.
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Judge moves David Eastman eligibility case to Palmer, nixes trial by jury

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Jack McKenna has granted a request to move the upcoming legislative eligibility trial of Rep. David Eastman to Palmer, instead of Anchorage.

Murkowski pulls nearly even in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race

Reelection is likely for Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Peltola.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy still on track to secure another term with more ballots counted

If Dunleavy’s share of the vote remains over 50%, he will win a second term outright, with no need for ranked choice tabulations.
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Officials to update Alaska election results on Tuesday

The Alaska Division of Elections has tens of thousands of ballots waiting to be counted, with potentially thousands more on their way in the mail.
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Palin and Tshibaka are on track to lose but hint at election battles ahead

Both Trump-endorsed candidates are making vague accusations of malfeasance, despite no evidence of election fraud.
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Alaska lawmakers look at election results and ponder policies, politics and personalities in coalition discussions

Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks says some state senators have been talking about the very real possibility of forming a coalition. But the future of a coalition-controlled House is much murkier.
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Internal Republican divides complicate leadership of Alaska House and Senate

Senators are already talking about how a coalition majority might be organized.
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Why Peltola and Murkowski are well situated to win reelection

In Alaska’s congressional races, incumbents are in a good position to win, but will have to wait until Nov. 23's ranked-choice tabulation to be sure.

4 takeaways from Alaska’s election night results

Election Day is over in Alaska, and enough dust has settled to call some high-interest contests, and to know what to watch for in unresolved races as more ballots are counted.

Peltola leads in Alaska’s U.S. House race, while U.S. Senate race tightens

The Division of Elections is only counting first-place votes this week. It’s likely that the congressional races won’t be decided until second rankings are tallied on Nov. 23.
Mike Dunleavy and Nancy Dahlstrom

Dunleavy poised to win Alaska governor’s race

If Dunleavy’s share of the vote remains over 50% as more ballots are counted, he will win a second term as governor outright.
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In preliminary results, Democrats appear likely to flip two Alaska Senate seats

If the gains hold, they increase the chances of a coalition majority in the Senate.
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Republicans lead in majority of Alaska House seats, with potential for more

Ranked choice voting results may add to the Republican lead, with implications for House leadership.
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Watch our election night coverage

Alaska Public Media was live from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on election night.
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It’s Election Day in Alaska. Here’s what to know.

It’s Alaska’s first general election under the state’s new ranked choice voting system. Already, thousands of Alaskans have cast their ballots.
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Scenes from Election Day morning in Anchorage

At rush-hour this morning in Anchorage, candidates and their supporters gathered at street corners for last-minute sign waving.
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State fines Yakutat corporation for shareholder election violations

The State of Alaska fined Yakutat’s village corporation, Yak-Tat Kwaan, $500 for violating election requirements that shareholders receive annual financial information.