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Murkowski takes the lead in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race

Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is now ahead of GOP challenger Kelly Tshibaka by 1,658 votes in updated election results Friday, which leaves her almost certain to win reelection. 
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With more votes counted, Alaska House races are split 20-20 between Republicans and others

No state Senate or statewide races changed leaders, but GOP U.S. Senate candidates Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka are closer.

Murkowski pulls nearly even in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race

Reelection is likely for Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Peltola.
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy still on track to secure another term with more ballots counted

If Dunleavy’s share of the vote remains over 50%, he will win a second term outright, with no need for ranked choice tabulations.
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Officials to update Alaska election results on Tuesday

The Alaska Division of Elections has tens of thousands of ballots waiting to be counted, with potentially thousands more on their way in the mail.
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Palin and Tshibaka are on track to lose but hint at election battles ahead

Both Trump-endorsed candidates are making vague accusations of malfeasance, despite no evidence of election fraud.
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 11, 2022

Congressional candidates Kelly Tshibaka and Sarah Palin cast doubt on Alaska's election. Also, Fairbanks launches a new court for veterans. And how a combat vet turned to writing to help his PTSD.
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Why Peltola and Murkowski are well situated to win reelection

In Alaska’s congressional races, incumbents are in a good position to win, but will have to wait until Nov. 23's ranked-choice tabulation to be sure.

4 takeaways from Alaska’s election night results

Election Day is over in Alaska, and enough dust has settled to call some high-interest contests, and to know what to watch for in unresolved races as more ballots are counted.

Peltola leads in Alaska’s U.S. House race, while U.S. Senate race tightens

The Division of Elections is only counting first-place votes this week. It’s likely that the congressional races won’t be decided until second rankings are tallied on Nov. 23.
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Strategic voting is possible but risky on a ranked choice ballot, mathematicians say

Voting strategically could mean accidentally contributing to the defeat of a candidate you prefer.
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Alaska voters say they’re worried about climate change. Here’s where the candidates stand.

Alaska is at the forefront of climate change in the U.S. — it’s warming faster than any other state, and more than 60% of Alaskans say it’s an issue they’re concerned about. 

Election denialism lingers in Alaska’s congressional races

A group tracking political extremism has labeled Sarah Palin and Kelly Tshibaka as election deniers.
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House candidates agree bycatch is a problem. They have different approaches to solving it

Salmon was a hot topic in Wednesday night’s debate among candidates for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat.

In this Alaska House race in East Anchorage, education funding issues hit close to home

The race between Democrat Donna Mears and Republican Forrest Wolfe is one of several close races that could impact the future of education funding in the state.
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Watch our 2022 Debate for the State series

Catch up on debates with Alaska's candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor.
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Watch: Debate for the State with Alaska’s U.S. House candidates

Debate for the State 2022 is a collaboration between Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source and KTOO.
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U.S. House candidates talk fish, energy and bipartisanship in televised debate

Candidates for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat sparred over fish, energy and partisan politics at Wednesday’s Debate for the State.

‘In Mary’s house’: Peltola is clear crowd favorite at Alaska Federation of Natives candidate forum

U.S. House Republican challenger Sarah Palin said it's the toughest campaign she’s ever fought.

Peltola, politics pack first post-pandemic AFN agenda

When the gathering gets underway Thursday, the Alaska Federation of Natives' annual meeting will return to its role as Alaska's largest convention.