The Trail

Trump supporters gather for Anchorage-to-Wasilla rally and convoy

It was one of a number of events held nationwide.

By James Brooks●

Alaska Supreme Court approves election-reform ballot measure

The proposal for ranked-choice voting, nonpartisan primary elections and campaign finance disclosure will appear on November’s ballot.

By James Brooks●

Alaska House candidate wore blackface to Halloween party in 2012

Mike Cronk is one of several people running to represent House District 6.

By James Brooks●

Alaska Democrats preparing for new primary voting system say Iowa’s problems won’t be repeated

The party is discarding electronic voting for presidential candidates in favor of by-mail ballots transported by hand.

By James Brooks●

Former Alaska Right to Life director will run for Mat-Su legislative seat

Christopher Kurka seeks to replace Colleen Sullivan-Leonard in Wasilla.

By James Brooks●

Anchorage judge orders election-reform ballot measure to proceed, but state will appeal

The measure seeks to impose ranked-choice voting in statewide elections and restrict campaign contributions.

By James Brooks●

Bethel voters ban most alcohol while accepting marijuana

Elsewhere in Tuesday’s statewide municipal elections, a proposed tax on sugary drinks failed in Utqiagvik, and plastic-bag bans were leading in Homer and Houston.

By James Brooks●

Alaska Lt. Gov. Meyer approves signature-gathering for education ballot measure

The proposal would provide guidelines for state education policy.

By James Brooks●

In support of Trump, Alaska Republicans cancel presidential primary

Party officials said a primary “would serve no useful purpose” when an incumbent Republican president, like Trump, is running for the nomination.

By James Brooks●

Judge says signature-gathering can begin for ranked-choice ballot measure

The judge’s action does not reverse a decision by Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, which has been appealed, that the measure violates the Alaska Constitution.

By James Brooks●