Talk of Alaska: The Race to November
The results of Alaska’s first ranked choice election may have surprised some Alaskans. Democrat Mary Peltola prevailed in the special election for the current U.S. House term, beating two Republicans. Now the real race is on for November where candidates are also competing for Governor, U.S. Senate and state legislative races. What have we learned from this first ranked choice experience and what might it reveal for November? Alaska reporters join us for a campaign discussion on the next Talk of Alaska
Two rural Alaska communities failed to open polling places on election day
Alaska Division of Elections officials say voting stations in the state's Aug. 16 special election did not open in Tununak and Atmautluak.
Palin, Begich both stay in general-election House race after special-election loss
Both Sarah Palin and Nick Begich III refused each other's calls to bow out of the general U.S. House election before Monday's withdrawal deadline.
Kurka calls on Pierce to resign from Alaska governor’s race, citing unconfirmed harassment claim
If Charlie Pierce and his running mate quit before Tuesday, Christopher Kurka would fill the No. 4 spot in the general election.
How did Peltola beat Palin? Political analysts in Alaska say ‘civility matters’
Peltola's victory against Trump-backed Republican Sarah Palin sets the stage for a contentious next few months as she and Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich compete for the full two-year term that begins in January.
Mary Peltola talks salmon, bipartisanship and winning Alaska’s U.S. House race
KYUK’s Nina Kravinsky spoke with Mary Peltola by phone shortly after the election results were announced on Wednesday.
House candidates make pro-development pitches at Alaska oil industry conference
“What we need to do is really articulate how Alaska does it best,” Alaska's first congresswoman, Mary Peltola said at a candidate forum on oil and gas issues just before her special-election victory.
Mary Peltola becomes first Alaska Native elected to Congress
Peltola will become the first Alaska Native woman to serve in U.S. Congress.
How to watch the results today of Alaska’s first ranked choice election
The Division of Elections is livestreaming the tabulation on Facebook.
Here’s how Alaska’s first ranked choice election will be counted
When preliminary results are announced at 4 p.m. Wednesday, it will reveal the likely winner.
Kenai Peninsula Borough’s chief of staff follows Mayor Pierce in resigning
Aaron Rhoades has been the right hand to Borough Mayor Charlie Pierce, who resigned last week saying he needed to focus on his bid for governor.
Embattled Ketchikan City Council candidate Dave Timmerman officially ends campaign
Timmerman's name will still appear on the Oct. 4 ballot, after his Monday removal request missed an Aug. 25 deadline.
Peltola goes home to the Kuskokwim, still waiting to hear if she’s the first Alaska Native elected to Congress
Republican Sarah Palin, the former governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee, is in a good position to win the special U.S. House election once the second-choice ballots are counted. But for now, Alaska’s right-wing icon is trailing Peltola by almost 9 percentage points.
Alaska primary count is done, as near-record voting sets fields for ranked choice election
The outcome of the special election to fill the remainder of Don Young’s term will be announced on Wednesday.
Charlie Pierce resigns as Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor
Pierce said he’s resigning as mayor next month to focus full-time on his gubernatorial campaign. He did not respond to calls seeking comment.
Peltola’s lead widens in U.S. House race with another batch of first-place votes counted
Peltola's lead increased from 7.5% to a little over 8%, according to updated results posted late Thursday.
Groups sue over lack of process to fix mail ballot mistakes
Alaska elections officials are violating voters’ rights by not providing a process through which voters can fix mistakes on mail ballot envelopes, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.
Peltola gains in Alaska’s updated special U.S. House election results
Democrat Mary Peltola increased her lead in the special U.S. House race. But no second-choice ballots have been counted.
“Shall there be a constitutional convention?” A debate on November’s ballot question — Sept. 29
Alaska Public Media is partnering with UAA Seawolf Debate and Commonwealth North to host a debate between advocates on both sides of this November's constitutional convention ballot measure.
Tara Sweeney ends campaign for U.S. House, opening spot for Libertarian on November ballot
Sweeney had substantial financial support from Alaska Native corporations and their affiliates. But she said she doesn't think she can win.