Why Alaska uses ranked choice voting and what we know about how it affects elections
Ballot Measure 2 created the non-partisan pick one primary and the four-candidate ranked choice voting general election. It also included provisions related to campaign finance transparency. It required groups who are campaigning on behalf of or against candidates, but not ballot measures, to disclose if most of their funding came from a source outside of Alaska.
‘I’m here to represent all Alaskans’: A close-up look at Mary Peltola’s swearing-in
Alaska again has a voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, as of Tuesday afternoon, when Congresswoman Mary Peltola was sworn in on the House floor.
Fourth-place finisher Buzz Kelley suspends campaign for U.S. Senate, backs Tshibaka
Kelley's name will still appear on the Nov. 8 ballot with incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Republican Kelly Tshibaka and Democrat Patricia Chesbro.
Mary Peltola makes history as first Alaska Native sworn into Congress
Peltola is also the first woman to serve in Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat.
Mary Peltola will make history today as she joins Congress. Here’s how to watch live.
Democrat Mary Peltola’s swearing-in is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time Tuesday, with live video on the U.S. House’s website.
Judge: Alaska elections officials must enforce disloyalty clause
An Anchorage Superior Court judge ruled that the Alaska Division of Elections has a duty to determine whether a candidate for public office is ineligible for disloyalty.
Kenai Peninsula Borough says employee made ‘credible’ harassment claims against Pierce
The borough disclosed the new information regarding departing mayor Charlie Pierce at a special meeting Sunday, but stopped short of releasing specifics about the allegations.
Peltola’s D.C. hires include Young’s former chief of staff
Alex Ortiz, who was Congressman Don Young’s last chief of staff, will also work in that role for congresswoman-elect Mary Peltola.
Tomorrow, she becomes Alaska’s Congresswoman. Today, she has a lot to do.
Peltola is drawing an unusual amount of national media attention as the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, and even more because of her special election win over Sarah Palin, a former Alaska governor endorsed by Donald Trump.
Mary Peltola visits friends, family and supporters in Bethel ahead of her historic swearing-in
Peltola on Tuesday will become the first Alaska Native person to serve in Congress and the first woman to hold Alaska's sole U.S. House seat.
Congresswoman-elect Peltola lands in Bethel before heading to Washington D.C.
“I am so excited that we have actually elected a U.S. representative who is from here and she’s a woman," said Kathy Hanson.
Y-K Delta leaders celebrate Peltola’s congressional victory
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta leaders are hailing congresswoman-elect Mary Peltola's rural knowledge and aptitude for consensus-building.
Can Gara or Walker unseat Dunleavy in the race for Alaska governor? Analysts say both have a tough, but possible road to victory.
In a ranked-choice election, the two progressive gubernatorial candidates are relying on each other’s second-place votes to win.
Kenai Peninsula Borough paid more than $260,000 to settle complaints against Pierce
Borough employees and elected officials have declined to confirm the existence of another complaint.
Dunleavy accused of using state funds to pay campaign staffers and violating campaign finance rules
The Alaska Public Research Interest Group and an organization called 907 Initiative filed the complaint on Tuesday with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
Five takeaway lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election
Political advisers, pollers and independent observers say there are five early lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election.
We’re listening to you, Alaska voters
We want to ensure that coverage of this year’s election is voter-centered and voter-driven. Why? Because voters' needs matter most.
What to know about Alaska’s ballot measure on whether to hold another constitutional convention
Join Alaska Public Media, the UAA Seawolf Debate and Commonwealth North for a debate about the ballot measure on Sept. 29.
What to know about ranked choice voting
The best way to understand the method is to see it in action.
For Indigenous Alaskans, congressional election brings flood of emotions, online and off
The election of Yup'ik Mary Peltola brought unexpected tears to some Alaska Native people.