Politics

Republican Nick Begich raised doubts about President Biden’s victory in 2020. Incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola declined to say whether she would vote for Kamala Harris.

A separate ballot measure seeking to eliminate Alaska’s open primaries and ranked choice general election system has also seen heavily skewed fundraising efforts.

Under proposed regulations, the Office of Education Advocacy will accept complaints from the public against school districts in Alaska.

Former Democratic state Rep. Grier Hopkins won by less 1%. He will be sworn in at an Oct. 24 Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting.

A mailer will be sent out to correct the error.

Begich emphasizes fighting for the state, Peltola focuses on building support in Congress and Howe describes himself as a “third wheel” on the debate stage.

Of the $4.4 million in funds raised by candidates this year, $2.8 million has gone to candidates who support bipartisan coalitions.

Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and her leading challenger, Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich, will appear on stage at three election forums and debates this week.

A possible legal snag has put Rep. Tom McKay’s plans on hold, at least temporarily.

Any flipped seat could be consequential in a closely divided House, so an Eischeid victory could tip the balance of power away from the current Republican majority.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and in-state Republicans, have falsely claimed that noncitizens are voting in large numbers

The governor’s office collected contact information from 2,256 people in four months.

Rep. Julie Coulombe, campaigning for re-election to represent a Lower Hillside district, is pointing to bills the Legislature passed, while challenger Walter Featherly says other measures are needed.

Signs will be limited to 11 inches by 17 inches and can’t be attached to posts or sticks, according to a new visitor policy

The general election is just over a month away. Here’s how Alaskans can check their voter registration and request mail ballots, and an overview of what’s on the ballot.

A ballot measure seeking to repeal ranked choice voting could also have far-reaching implications for Alaska’s primary system.

Issues including drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, as well as mining and logging.

The event is normally a key part of statewide political campaigns but was squeezed out by other priorities, a top organizer said.

School spending is a key issue in competitive legislative races after lawmakers in March sustained the governor’s veto of a major education funding boost.

Attorney General Treg Taylor said the requirements under a rule meant to protect transgender people were “impossible to meet.”

She said the act “expands federal laws that prohibit workplace harassment and discrimination to employees of the judiciary.”

New financial pressure on Head Start operators in Alaska and elsewhere has them turning to Congress for a cost-of-living increase for their programs.

Despite Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s support, Sfraga’s nomination was resisted by many of her Republican colleagues.