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All incumbents appear likely to advance in Alaska House and Senate primaries
Only five of 50 legislative races had more than four candidates in Tuesday’s top-four primary election, but there were some surprises.
Aug 194 min read
Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1
More than 70% of participating voters approved the measure in early tallies published Tuesday night.
Aug 192 min read
Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems
At least two polling stations in rural Alaska opened late for the Tuesday statewide primary election, the Alaska Division of Elections confirmed late Tuesday, and observers independently reported other sites also opened late.
Aug 182 min read
Polls open at 7 a.m. on Alaska’s pick-one, top-four statewide primary election day
Statewide, there are 17 governor candidates, five competitive legislative seats, one ballot measure and many federal candidates.
Aug 176 min read
5 legislative races to watch in Alaska’s Tuesday primary election
There are five competitive races for the Alaska House and Senate in this year’s primary election, where candidates are vying for the top four places in order to advance to the ranked choice general election in November.
Aug 173 min read
Alaska gubernatorial candidates weigh in on working with the press, public engagement, AI use
Nine of the 17 candidates running for governor responded to a survey from Anchorage-based public relations firm Thompson & Co.
Aug 176 min read
Alaska’s US Senate races vital to determining control of upper chamber
A man signs voter registration paperwork at a polling location, with “I Voted” stickers and a small American flag on the table. (Photo: freepik) By Andrew Rice The Center Square The partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate could be determined by a seat up for election in Alaska. Voters in Alaska will head to the polls on Tuesday to select candidates in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for U.S. Senate. Currently, the partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate is 53-45 with Republicans in t
Aug 153 min read
After Alaska’s ‘final four’ primary, a silent primary may decide who’s on the ballot in November
Candidates for governor are considering whether it’s worth continuing on to November, even if they’re among the top finishers in this month’s election.
Aug 146 min read
Former Alaska AG appears to massively violate a donation limit in campaign for governor
Former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor, a Republican candidate for governor, violated state campaign finance laws by donating more than 60 times the maximum amount of money to his own campaign, according to disclosure documents filed this week.
Aug 143 min read
Preliminary 2027 forecast for Alaska’s Bristol Bay fishery predicts more, smaller sockeye
As the 2026 commercial salmon harvests winds down in Alaska, the seafood industry is already calculating how to navigate at a profit in 2027.
Aug 145 min read
Alaska judge confirms legislative candidate for primary despite blank financial disclosure form
Ruling may allow future political candidates to temporarily hide their personal finances from voters.
Aug 143 min read
Alaska’s giant cabbage OK, university fee disclosures vetoed as Alaska governor acts on four bills
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has now vetoed 31 of the 115 bills passed by legislators during the 34th Alaska State Legislature, extending the record for the most in a single Legislature.
Aug 134 min read
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