Elections

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Rep. LeDoux, Alaska GOP try to fill in blanks in disputed state House race

What conclusions can we draw about absentee ballots requested in the names of dead people, and whether they connect to a candidate and a consultant she hired to help her with get-out-the-vote work? Listen now

Begich stays in governor’s race, says ‘get used to it’

Both power brokers and conflicted voters have expressed concern that the Democratic Begich and independent Walker will compete for the same voters. Listen now

Walker, Begich supporters eye withdrawal deadline

It’s nearly unprecedented for conservative and Republican candidates to share less of the vote than former Gov. Sean Parnell had four years ago. Listen now

Supporters of full PFD aren’t clear how they’d pay for it

It would cost a lot more to pay the full amount under the formula –  $840 million. Listen now

In District E, once-spurned Kowalke vies with outsider-turned-appointee Shower

The primary election for state Senate District E is between two candidates involved in a messy appointment process earlier this year. Listen now

Ahead of Tuesday primary, Republicans jockey for ‘true conservative’ clout

A fierce primary battle is playing out in one of the most conservative parts of the state. Listen now

Kodiak-based district sees challenger to caucus-switching Republican

Most of Alaska’s contested primaries are among Republicans. How moderates like Louise Stutes fare could determine who sets the agenda for the next Legislature. Listen now

Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal

In 2014, Parnell said the dismissal of Grunwald and two others was related to an investigation done by the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations. Listen now

Democrat hopes to unseat Young with ‘Medicare for all’ campaign

Dimitri Shein was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated to Anchorage when he was 12. He says the experience helps him appreciate what makes America exceptional. "And now I see all these values under attack." Listen now
Political Candidate Alyse Galvin smiles at the camera in front of trees

Galvin runs as Alaskan everywoman, vying for US House

Education advocate Alyse Galvin is running for Congress as a mom and "someone who is like all people." That's part of her campaign message: "I'm in touch. I've been there." Listen now

Senator who often stood alone runs for state’s highest office

Dunleavy is the only majority senator in the past 30 years who was never the primary sponsor of a bill that became a law. Listen now

Treadwell points to experience in campaign for governor

Former lieutenant governor says the odds are strong the Republicans will win the race. Listen now

Mix of legislators and veterans compete to be Republican lieutenant governor candidate

The lieutenant governor has limited duties under the state constitution: to succeed the governor if necessary, and to oversee initiatives and referendums.

Anchorage candidates vie for progressive bona fides ahead of primary

As Alaska's primary elections get closer, there are a handful of contests that will likely be decided in August, far ahead of the November general election. Listen now

A woman seeks Don Young’s seat in Congress. And she’s never been to Alaska

Out of the field of six candidates running to unseat U.S. House Rep. Don Young this fall, there is one candidate who’s never set foot in Alaska. Listen now

2018 Anchorage Mayoral Candidate Interviews

Alaska Public Media attended a Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Anchorage Rotary Meeting on March 13, 2018 at the Dena'ina Center. The audio from...
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan studies notes in the House Speaker's Chambers while waiting for the Alaska House of Representatives and Senate to jointly convene for his annual address on Feb. 26, 2018. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)

Tweets aside, Sullivan says Trump good for Alaska

Sen. Dan Sullivan said he doesn't like all of President Trump's tweets, but he does like what the Trump administration is doing for Alaska.  There's not a lot of daylight between them when you look at the senator's voting record. Listen now

Speaker Ryan honors Young, offers tip: ‘swear in,’ not ‘at’

The U.S. House of Representatives  honored - nearly roasted - Congressman Don Young Wednesday for becoming the new "dean of the House." And back home, Young gains a challenger: Alyce Galvin. Listen now

Alaska U.S. senators quiet on colleagues’ critique of Trump

Two Republicans rocked the U.S. Senate Tuesday with harsh criticism of President Trump, for what they call flagrant disregard for truth and debasing the nation. So far, the two senators aren't discussing it. Listen now

ACA enrollment: Better rates for Alaskans but less time to find them

President Trump says "Obamacare is dead." That negative advertising from the White House is just one of the obstacles Alaska's navigators have to overcome ahead of the enrollment period that starts Nov. 1. Listen now