Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll
U.S. House candidates focus on Biden administration’s policies, citing advances and setbacks.
Five of six candidates running for three seats answer questions about “what ifs” and “what’s next.”
Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola now faces one-on-one matchup against Republican Nick Begich III.
Klukwan defies low turnout statewide, with 55.56% of village’s registered voters casting ballots.
A ballot measure that could repeal Alaska’s ranked choice election system is headed to a vote in November, the Alaska Supreme Court confirmed Thursday. In… Continue reading
Turnout appears to be low in primary with only one statewide race.
Near-record-low turnout has experts warning against drawing conclusions before November election.
Voting stations in Wales and Kaktovik never opened for the primary on Tuesday, according to the Alaska Division of Elections director. “Despite trying multiple ways… Continue reading
Top four finishers in House race advance to Nov. 5 general election; local legislators unopposed.
How will you vote on Proposition #2 (no cruise ships on Saturdays)? Proponents of no-cruise Saturdays are sincere about their desire to roll back the… Continue reading
U.S. House, state legislative races on ballot; top four finishers in each race advance to Nov. 5 election.
The Alaska Division of Elections is using a new tool this year in an attempt to avoid the kinds of ballot-counting problems that have occurred… Continue reading
Ahead of Alaska’s Aug. 20 primary election, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola continues to hold a fundraising advantage against her 11 competitors, new filings… Continue reading
Alaskans voting in the Aug. 20 primary election again have a resource to learn where the candidates stand on a wide range of issues: the… Continue reading
Voter turnout ahead of Alaska’s Aug. 20 primary election is down from the past two elections but is running ahead of what it was in… Continue reading
Democrats express worries about the effect on Mary Peltola’s campaign for U.S. House.
State has only one seat in the House, but in closely divided Congress is one of few swing districts.
Document focuses on efforts CBJ is making to limit impacts, plus economic and legal scenarios
By-mail voting has already begun, while early in-person voting starts on Aug. 5
