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Talk of Alaska: Alaskans prepare for the primary election

Whether you’re excited or dismayed with the change, Alaskans will have their first experience with the state's new ranked choice voting method on August 16 for the special U.S. House race.
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Alaska legislator, member of Oath Keepers, faces lawsuit challenging his eligibility for office

Members of the Oath Keepers, including the group’s founder, have been accused of crimes linked to the Jan. 6 riots.
Voter Listening Sessions: What do YOU want to know? Virtual and In Person

We have 5 Voter Listening Sessions this month. Here’s how to join.

Talk of Alaska is hitting the road with an in-person conversation in Juneau on June 7.

Bipartisan group that includes Murkowski introduces a bill to protect abortion rights

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced the legislation with Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.
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Alaska US House candidates are split on the state’s new ranked choice voting system

The new voting process ends party primaries and institutes ranked voting in general elections.
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In Alaska U.S. Senate primary, a race to finish fourth

After Murkowski, Tshibaka and Chesbro, 16 candidates vie for last spot on general election ballot.
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Alaska voters are welcome to write ‘Tara Sweeney’ on the special election ballot, but here’s why it might not count

Sweeney is campaigning for a full term in Congress. She hasn't ruled out registering as a write-in for the special election.

Deep pockets aid Murkowski with attack ads on Tshibaka

Billionaire hedge fund founder gave $1.5 million to Alaskans for L.I.S.A., an independent PAC.
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Dunleavy leads early fundraising for Alaska governor’s race

Incumbent Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has raised more money than any other candidate in Alaska's governor's race, according to the latest reports.
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Palin leads US House candidates in quarterly fundraising

Sarah Palin raised $200,000. Mary Peltola is not far behind.
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Trump bashed Alaska’s ranked choice voting, but Republicans likely need those 2nd votes to win

"Love it or hate it, this is what we have to deal with," one Republican strategist says.
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Alaskans have until Sunday to register for August special election and primary

Voters will decide who will serve the remainder of the late Congressman Don Young's term in the special general election, and will choose one of several candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and Alaska governor, in the regular primary.
U.S. Senate candidate, Republican Kelly Tshibaka, pumps her fist in the air while standing next to former President Donald Trump, standing in front of a crowd

Trump rallies his Alaska faithful against Murkowski, for Tshibaka and Palin

Donald Trump fulfilled a pledge to punish Sen. Murkowski for her vote to impeach him.

Just Answers: Alaska’s US House candidates on the election of President Biden

We asked: Did Joe Biden win the 2020 presidential election fair and square?
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We’re working to improve our elections coverage. Here’s how you can help.

At Alaska Public Media, we’re collaborating with other media organizations to make our elections coverage more voter-centered and voter-driven. This is how you can get involved.
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Peltola’s superpower: US House nominee disarms with unexpected niceness

Alaska congressional candidate Mary Peltola says there's power in making friends.
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Ketchikan Republicans censure Sarah Palin over ‘bridge to nowhere’ controversy

Despite the censure, the party chapter is still recommending that voters rank Palin ahead of the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola.

Trump announces Anchorage rally for Dunleavy, Palin and Tshibaka

The former president will hold a rally Saturday, July 9, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.