Elections
Ranked choice voting repeal effort survived legal challenges, qualifies for the ballot in November
Officials with the state’s Division of Elections confirmed the repeal effort gathered enough signatures in the requisite number of districts.
4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address
In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Secret Service director resigns in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.
Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
The pledges are a way to circumvent ranked choice voting and put forward a single GOP candidate in elections, according to one supporter.
6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside
President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.
Ranked-choice repeal measure awaits signature count after Alaska judge’s ruling
The Alaska Division of Elections must recount signatures after a judge disqualified almost 3,000 names, citing violations of state law.
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘earn and win’ the nomination after Biden’s endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris said she wants to unite the Democratic Party.
Trump paints a familiar vision for his 2nd term at the Republican convention
For the first time, the former president recounted in detail the assassination attempt on his life, before turning to divisive rhetoric he has long used on the campaign trail.
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Peltola campaign bests Republican rivals in latest fundraising quarter
Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House, Mary Peltola, raised five times more than challenger Nancy Dahlstrom.
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate
Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base.
Biden calls for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Biden called to "lower the temperature" in politics in remarks Sunday.
Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for core acts only
The decision likely ensures that the case against Donald Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.
Elections officials investigate eligibility complaint against Southwest Alaska House candidate
Elections officials say they're not certain whether nonpartisan candidate Darren Deacon has been a resident long enough to run for House.
Ahead of withdrawal deadline, some Alaska legislative candidates call it quits
Ahead of the withdrawal deadline, an Anchorage House race is down to two Republicans, and the race to replace Click Bishop lost a candidate.
Witnesses say petitions to repeal Alaska’s election system were mishandled
The trial opened Monday in a lawsuit seeking to block a ballot measure that would repeal ranked choice voting and restore partisan primaries.
As millions struggle with home prices, housing becomes a top issue for voters
Across the country, including in swing states, people have been priced out of buying homes. Record numbers are finding rent unaffordable.
State judge upholds most fines against group seeking repeal of Alaska ranked choice voting
A measure seeking to eliminate ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary is on the November ballot.
U.S. Supreme Court may consider Alaska’s ‘dark money’ disclosure rules
Under Alaska law, donors are required to disclose the “true source” of large contributions from nonprofits to local candidates.
Want to run for president in Alaska? You’ll need a few thousand friends.
Supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have turned in more than 5,900 signatures, hoping to get the independent presidential candidate on this fall’s ballot.
Justice Department says Alaska is discriminating against voters with disabilities
Muddy parking lots, ramps that don't meet the ground, inoperable voting machines — and that's in the cities, Justice Department says.
Coalition of labor and Alaska Native leaders throws its weight behind Peltola
Alaska Jobs Coalition announced a $500,000 ad campaign. It's an independent expenditure group and doesn't have to disclose its donors.
Trump announces his pick in Alaska’s U.S. House race: Dahlstrom
The former president chose Alaska's lieutenant governor over fellow Republican Nick Begich. Trump claims Begich has "Democrat tendencies."
Sponsors of petition to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting score a partial win in court
A lawsuit claims repeal petition sponsors made serious mistakes when they gathered signatures. Part of the case is still pending.
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