He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former Republican president has 95+% chance of victory as of 9 p.m., according to NY Times forecast.
“It’s bigger than I’ve ever seen here before,” longtime precinct chair at one voting location says.
First results should be posted online about 9:15 p.m., based on prior schedules.
In-person, mail, electronic and fax voting still possible on Election Day.
Some Alaska results may not be known until 15 days after Election Day.
By-state vote in House means Peltola or Begich could determine winner; Murkowski’s vote could pick VP.
While other states consider implementing ranked choice voting, Alaska may be first state to repeal it.
Adolf Zeman is one of 19 judges on Alaska’s ballots, but he’s the only one with a campaign against him.
Narrow Republican Senate majority would allow Murkowski to wield outsized influence, expert says.
Toss-up U.S. House race, minimum wage increase, repeal of ranked choice voting on ballot.
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