Early Results Show Sullivan Leading Begich, Young Ahead of Dunbar
So far, Republican U.S. Senate candidate is leading Democratic incumbent Mark Begich. And Republican incumbent Don Young is leading Democratic challenger Forrest Dunbar in the race for U.S. House.
Begich, Sullivan Rally Voters, Each His Own Way
In the final days before the U.S. Senate election, candidates Mark Begich and Dan Sullivan are making their final pitches, aiming to rally their supporters to the polls. Sullivan got help from two national figures representing polar opposites of the GOP: Mitt Romney, an establishment Republican, and Sen. Ted Cruz, a Tea Party hero.
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A Look At Proposition Two
The pre-election barrage of advertising regarding the vote for or against Proposition 2 -- which would allow the use, purchase and sale of recreational marijuana in Alaska for those aged 21 or older --- has not been heeded by those too young to vote. Teen use of marijuana is not a rarity in our state, and kids know where to purchase it whether Prop 2 passes or not.
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House District 21 candidates blur some party lines but not others
Two candidates are running for Democrat-turned-Republican Lindsey Holmes former seat in West Anchorage's House District 21. And like their predecessor, some of their views blur typical party lines.
More National Guard Documents Released, Most Unresponsive
The Alaska Attorney General’s office released a fourth set of documents concerning the Alaska National Guard on Saturday. The 171-page packet contained mostly press releases and official photographs.
State Senator Lyman Hoffman Explains Endorsement Of U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Sullivan
Y-K Delta State Senator Lyman Hoffman surprised some people when he endorsed Republican Dan Sullivan for US Senate. In an interview with KYUK today, Hoffman explained why he took a stance in the high profile race in which Sullivan is seeking Senator Mark Begich’s job.
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Alaska Edition: Judicial Council
One of your duties as a voter is to select judges for retention. Toward the back of your voter guide, you will find considerable information about those judges. Their basic biography-everything from their age to what communities in the state that they have been residents of. Their education, the political and government positions they have held, their interests and a statement from the judges themselves.
KSKA: Friday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m.
KAKM: Friday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 1 at 4:30 p.m.
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Judge rules state must comply with National Guard records request
An Alaska Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that the governor’s office must start providing documents about the National Guard scandal to Alaska Public Media and Alaska Dispatch News. The State has until noon Friday to hand over any related public records they have already identified and a privilege log that explains why they cannot provide other documents.
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Organizations Making Final Push To Encourage Alaska Native Voters
As Election Day nears, Native organizations in Juneau are making one last big push to encourage voters through a Get Out the Native Vote information rally on Saturday.
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Three Way Race For House 10
A three way race for House District 10 pits Republican incumbent Wes Keller against Democrat newcomer Neal Lacy, and undeclared Roger Purcell.
Debate for the State: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor, and Lt. Governor
U.S. House candidates took the stage Thursday night for one of the last live debates of the election season. They were followed by U.S. Senate candidates Mark Begich, D, and Dan Sullivan, R, on the second night of Alaska Public Media's Debate for the State program. Click here to watch Debate for the State.
Letter Shaming Alaska Voters Cribbed From Study Proving Its Value
Letters from an unknown group calling itself the Alaska State Voter Project are appearing in Alaska mailboxes. They list the voting history of the addressee – along with that of other community members. Many recipients are outraged, saying the letters are an attempt to shame them into voting. A political scientist says the letters are nearly identical to ones he used in a 2006 experiment.
“CEO of the City” Campaigns to Bring Anchorage Business Acumen to Governor’s Cabinet
Sullivan aims to bring his focus on fiscal issues to the governor's cabinet. Money has been the major theme of his time as mayor, and that’s how he’s framing his so-far low-key candidacy.
Experienced Senate N candidates differ on most issues
Two experienced but very different politicians are both running for Senate Seat N in South Anchorage and Girdwood.
Massive Ground Game Underway in Senate Race
Between the candidate campaigns and Outside groups, nearly $52 million has been spent to try to influence your vote in the U.S. Senate race. Much of that is spent on advertising, for Sen. Mark Begich or Republican challenger Dan Sullivan. But in the end, every race is decided by who actually turns out to vote, so there's a ground game underway.
Group Launches Anti-Walker Ad Campaign
A new Republican group has launched an advertising campaign against independent Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker in the final days before next week's election.
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Alaska’s Marijuana Legalization, Regulation Ballot Measure Similar To Washington State
Alaska isn’t the only state considering whether to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. In the Pacific Northwest, Oregon also has the question on the ballot. Some legalization advocates use Colorado’s pot law as an example. But, Alaska and Oregon’s ballot measures are more like Washington state’s law.
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