With Millions Pumped into U.S. Senate Race, Voters Near Their Limit
About $46 million has been spent so far to convince Alaskans to either vote for Sen. Mark Begich or challenger Dan Sullivan. One clear effect: Voter annoyance is rampant.
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As Field Season Ends, Gasline Becomes Focal Point In Gubernatorial Race
Just about every major gubernatorial candidate since Jay Hammond has made advancing a gasline part of their platform. This election is no different. With early field work being done on a project, Republican Gov. Sean Parnell and unaffiliated candidate Bill Walker are sparring over who can negotiate the best deal and who can close it.
Attack Ads…With A Twist
It seems to be fairly universal that everyone is growing weary of the constant barrage of attack ads. To help us lighten the mood a bit as we race to the November 4th finish line, KSKA’s Dave Waldron found a way to bring levity to the attack.
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Dunleavy Faces Independent Challenger in Senate E Race
Political newcomer Warren Keogh, non-affiliated, is challenging incumbent Republican Michael Dunleavy for the Senate E seat in the November general election. Two candidates both live in the Matanuska Valley - other than that, they have little in common.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Sean Parnell
Sean Parnell is in a close race to keep his position as Alaska's top executive. The state is facing tough issues. Revenue shortfalls mean hard budget questions in the future, and reform is needed in the troubled National Guard. But gasline development may also be on the horizon.
APRN: Tuesday, 10/21 at 10:00am
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Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Walker
Bill Walker wants to be the next Governor of Alaska. Whoever wins will take the job in a tough fiscal environment. Walker is running in a tight race without a party after running as a Republican in the past.
APRN: Wednesday, 10/22 at 10:00am
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Yup’ik Language Assistance Available For Early Voting In Bethel
Early or absentee voting begins Monday, October 20th for those who want to cast their ballots before the General Elections on November 4th.
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Audit Of Alaska National Guard Launched
The audit team is composed of three investigators from the National Guard Bureau. They arrived over the weekend, and will look into allegations of embezzlement and misuse of funds.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Spar Over Interior Issues
Two candidates running for Alaska Governor debated during a forum Tuesday in Fairbanks. Sean Parnell defended his administration when Bill Walker questioned what the current governor is doing about the high cost of energy in the Interior.
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Sullivan Raises More Than Begich In Latest Quarter
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan raised more money than Democratic Sen. Mark Begich during the latest fundraising quarter.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics Prepares New Marriage License Documents
With same-sex couples applying for marriage licenses across the state, the office that processes those documents made sure new applications were ready to go Monday morning.
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Groups Push To Mobilize Alaska Native Voters
Over the last few months, the non-partisan ‘Get Out the Native Vote’ has made a big push to mobilize native voters across the Alaska. Roughly one in five potential voters in the state is Alaska Native. A number of native organizations have signed on to help with the movement.
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Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off Over Medicaid Expansion
When Alaskans vote for governor on Nov. 4, they’ll also be deciding the fate of Medicaid expansion in the state. Incumbent Governor Sean Parnell has said he won’t expand the federal health insurance program under the Affordable Care Act. But his opponent, Independent candidate Bill Walker says if elected, he will immediately accept the federal money.
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Sen. Murkowski, Julie Fate Sullivan Bring Senate Campaign To Bethel
Just weeks before the November election, the Sullivan campaign has come to Bethel.
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Parnell, Walker Tussle Over Appeal Of Same-Sex Marriage Decision
While neither gubernatorial candidate support same-sex marriage, they disagree on whether a recent court decision overturning a ban should be appealed.
Elections Chief: Parties Say What They Want in Voter Pamphlet
The Division of Elections voter pamphlet is arriving in mailboxes across the state. Way in the back is a page that caught some voters by surprise. It’s a negative ad against Sen. Mark Begich.
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Begich Campaign Believes Race Comes Down To Rural Alaska
Just weeks before voters decide the future make up of the U.S. Senate, Bethel residents heard what might be the start of the final push by the incumbent Senator.
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U.S. Senate Race: Mark Begich
Six years ago, Mark Begich narrowly won his position as a U.S. Senator for Alaska. Now Senator Begich is in a fight to keep that seat with a strong challenge from former Attorney General and DNR Commissioner Dan Sullivan.
APRN: Tuesday, 10/14 at 10:00am
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Governor’s Race Brings Walker To Unalaska
With less than a month until Election Day, the race to become Alaska’s next governor is heating up. Independent candidate Bill Walker and his Democrat running mate are canvassing the state for votes – all the way out to the Aleutians.
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Profile: Rep. Young, Still Punching, Seeks Another Term
Congressman Don Young doesn’t hold back. At 81, he still thunders his opposition to the federal government when he gets worked up about it.
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