Elections

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Bethel voters decide to keep the city’s alcohol laws as they are

“Alcohol has destroyed a lot of families, continues to do so,” said Nick Thompson. “So we don’t need more of it.”

U.S. House candidates disagree on how to update fisheries law at Kodiak debate

Rep. Mary Peltola was the only candidate in favor of a House bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Act, governing fishing in federal waters.
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Rewrite of federal fisheries law navigates rough partisan waters

Even though a rewrite of the Magnuson-Stevens Act cleared the House Natural Resources Committee, its path forward is anything but guaranteed.
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Redistricting pits two Anchorage House Democrats with similar policy views against each other

The choice between incumbents Harriet Drummond and Zack Fields, now in a tight race, may come down to more subtle differences in style.
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Challengers fillet Dunleavy’s fish policies at Kodiak debate

Gov. Mike Dunleavy didn't attend Monday's debate. The two gubernatorial candidates who did attend, Les Gara and former Gov. Bill Walker, took aim at his policies.

Dunleavy, Tshibaka are no-shows for Kodiak candidate debates

Gov. Mike Dunleavy didn't attend Monday's gubernatorial debate in Kodiak, with Kelly Tshibaka skipping Tuesday's U.S. Senate debate.
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Here’s how to track campaign cash in Alaska elections

A guide to searching the records of the Alaska Public Offices Commission.

Alaska congresswoman’s first bill passes House

Rep. Mary Peltola's bill aims to reduce food insecurity among veterans.
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Alaska’s constitutional convention question, explained

Questions about the PFD, Alaska’s fiscal woes, and abortion access have some saying now is the time to vote yes, while others say the document continues to serve the state well.
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Peltola strayed from the ‘pro-choice’ line by mistake, her campaign says

Rep. Mary Peltola's comments on a recent podcast were not what you'd expect a "pro-choice" candidate to say. She misspoke, she says.
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Wasilla Rep. Eastman to stay on ballot, but post-election trial will decide his eligibility, judge says

The judge, Jack McKenna, ruled Thursday that Eastman is likely ineligible to hold office, but that Eastman's name can remain on ballots for the Nov. 8 election.
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Should Alaska hold a Constitutional Convention? Both sides of the question make their case | Alaska Insight

Advocates both for and against a constitutional convention discuss why they think Alaskans should or should not support the ballot question.
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What you need to know about the constitutional convention question

Questions about the permanent fund dividend, Alaska’s fiscal woes, and abortion access have some advocating to vote "yes" on the once a decade ballot question: "Shall there be a Constitutional Convention?"
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Alaska Rep. Eastman remains on ballot but could be disqualified after election

The Alaska Constitution’s "disloyalty clause" will be tested in a Dec. 12 trial on Wasilla Republican David Eastman's eligibility to hold office.

Rep. Peltola’s fight for salmon debuts in Resources Committee

A Democratic bill to re-write the Magnuson-Stevens Act and lessen bycatch faces strong headwinds.
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Rep. Peltola joins Alaska senators to champion Willow project

Mary Peltola's signature on a letter promoting a drilling plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could carry weight with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
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Disaster response presents an early test for Alaska’s Rep. Peltola

Mary Peltola says she's approaching her new House colleagues about how to fund disaster relief for Western Alaska
Reps. Kaialiʻi Kahele, Mary Peltola and Sharice Davids stand together, smiling.

For the first time in 230 years, Congress has full U.S. Indigenous representation

With Rep. Mary Peltola's recent swearing-in, for the first time in more than 230 years a Native American, an Alaska Native and a Native Hawaiian are all members of the House.
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What to know about Alaska’s privacy clause and its link to abortion rights

As Alaskans prepare to vote in November on whether to hold a constitutional convention, the privacy clause is a major focus.
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Peltola’s campaign gets big financial boost after special election win

Her campaign raked in almost $1.4 million in the 19 days following Election Day, according to her latest campaign finance disclosure report.