Elections

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

Fairbanks Voters Elect New Mayor

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks The city of Fairbanks is getting a new Mayor.  Longtime city council member Jerry Cleworth defeated incumbent Mayor Terry...

Mat-Su Say No to Strengthening Mayor; OKs Some Bonds for Schools

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters turned down a bid to change the borough's governing style Tuesday while they elected two...

Mat-Su Voters Turn Down Governing Style Change

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters turned down a bid to change the borough's governing style Tuesday while they elected two new...

State Candidates Release Campaign Financial Reports

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Candidates in this year’s state races have released the first campaign financial reports required since the August Primary election.  ...

Murkowski Campaign Urges Broadcasters to Refuse Tea Party Ad

Associated Press Lawyers for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski's campaign want Alaska broadcasters to refuse a national Tea Party ad. The campaign says the TV ad is...

Municipal Elections Taking Place Around Alaska Today

Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau and Len Anderson, APRN - Anchorage Municipal elections are taking place in communities across Alaska today.  The exception is Anchorage,...

Environmental Measure Tops Ballot in Fairbanks Election

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks Fairbanks Borough voters face two propositions on Tuesday’s municipal election ballot.  Proposition A would prevent the borough from banning,...

Petersburg Voters to Decide on Smoking Ban

Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK – Petersburg On Tuesday, Petersburg voters will decide whether to prohibit smoking in most workplaces and public spaces. Opponents see the...

New Form of Government at Stake in Mat-Su Elections

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will decide for or against a new form of government when they go to the...

Unions, Government Wage Ad War in Kodiak

Jacob Resneck, KMXT – Kodiak A ballot initiative that would allow city workers to unionize has made Kodiak somewhat of a political battleground between...

RUNNING: Lieutenant Governor candidates, Part 2/3

Michael Carey hosted the candidates for Lieutenant Governor on the first night of RUNNING broadcast live on KSKA and KAKM Channel 7 on...

Recall Vote to Determine Fate of North Pole Mayor

Flyn Ludington, KUAC – Fairbanks The city of North Pole holds municipal elections next week, the results of which will determine whether Mayor Doug...

Berkowitz Proposes Role Realignment for Attorney General

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Democratic candidate for Governor Ethan Berkowitz today proposed realigning the role of the Attorney General – to make certain...

McAdams Speaks About Economic, Energy Plan

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau On Thursday, Democratic Senate Candidate Scott McAdams said Alaska’s Congressional delegation should take a new role in helping shape...

Mat-Su District One Race

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will choose candidates for two Borough Assembly seats when they go to the polls next...

Mat-Su District Two Race

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters go to the polls October 5 to choose two Assembly seats. KSKA’s Ellen Lockyer has...

Miller Campaign May Face Fine

Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau Republican and Tea Party candidate Joe Miller could face a $50,000 fine for violating U.S. Senate Ethics rules.   Miller,...

Mat-Su Voters Choosing Candidates to Fill Two Assembly Seats

Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will choose candidates for two Borough Assembly seats when they go to the polls next...

Mat-Su District One Race

Matanuska Susitna Borough voters will choose candidates for two Borough Assembly seats when they go to the polls next Tuesday. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer has...

Mat-Su District Two Race

Matanuska Susitna Borough voters go to the polls October 5 to choose two Assembly seats. KSKA's Ellen Lockyer has more on the District Two...