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Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

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Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

The result of the House District 1 race in Fairbanks was challenged.

LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

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LeBon tops Dodge by one vote after House race recount

LeBon picked up two votes during the recount.

A piece of mailed campaign literature from the Republican Women of Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | Elizabeth Seliotes Bolling)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Seller beware

Let this be the take-home message for the Republican Women of Juneau from their now-notorious attack mailer against…

A sign supporting Mike Dunleavy for governor is seen in September. The state of Alaska has settled a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, a Palmer man and a pro-Dunleavy group regarding political signs that violate the state’s anti-billboard law. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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State settles sign lawsuit brought by ACLU, pro-Dunleavy group

It’s an exit sign.

Hector Mojica exits a voting booth at Glacier Valley Baptist Church on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: Post-election blues

The political reality was an old story for Alaska Democrats.

Dr. Johnny Holland feeds his ballot into a counting machine while voting during a special election for mayor of Juneau at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library in 2016. The Alaska Division of Elections is considering new voting equipment statewide. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Southern Southeast votes still trickling in

The ballots could be important in two races.

Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich, right, directs a question at former state Senate Mike Dunleavy, left, as Gov. Bill Walker listens during a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon debate at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: I like Mike, but I’m not endorsing him for governor

I like Mike Dunleavy. I’ve considered him a friend. But Dunleavy for Alaska is running an ad that…

Opinion: Begich’s positions belie believability

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Opinion: Begich’s positions belie believability

Gubernatorial hopeful Mark Begich has strived to paint his candidacy and his priorities as the solution to revive…

Alyse Galvin, Alaska’s independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, holds a town hall-style meeting to an overflowing room at Centennial Hall on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: I’m voting Alyse Galvin for real change

Time is running short. We have a chance to make a real change in Alaska by electing independent…

Juneau’s salmon seine fleet fills Amalga Harbor in July 2018. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire file)

Opinion

Opinion: Mike Dunleavy dodges commercial fishermen

Fishermen vote.

Why young people should vote

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Why young people should vote

If you care about what happens in your life, go vote!

Opinion: Vote for who’s working for our future

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Vote for who’s working for our future

Thanks to Gov. Bill Walker for his four years of service.

Opinion: Walker failed as governor

Opinion

Opinion: Walker failed as governor

Walker’s PFD “tax” has hit those in the lower income range hardest.

Alyse Galvin, Alaska’s independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, holds a town hall-style meeting to an overflowing room at Centennial Hall on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Galvin is the change we need

I am so very proud and appreciative of U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, for acting on principle rather…

Jesse Kiehl, running as an Democrat for state Senate District Q, talks about his campaign during an interview at the Juneau Empire on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Kiehl’s experience makes him a strong candidate

I’m supporting Jesse Kiehl for Senate for a couple reasons.

Andi Story is running for Alaska House District 34. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion

Opinion: The real deal named Andi Story

I see Story’s approach as a strength, not a weakness.

Election Day Trick-or-Treat

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Election Day Trick-or-Treat

Imagine what would happen if Election Day fell on Halloween.

In this screenshot from a video stream provided by the Alaska Federation of Natives, Gov. Bill Walker waves to the crowd on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 after announcing that he has suspended his bid for re-election and is supporting the Democratic candidate, Mark Begich. (Screenshot)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Elect Mark Begich as governor

I attended the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention on Friday and watched with great sadness as Gov. Bill…

Opinion: Alaska, the most dangerous place to live. How did we let this happen?

Opinion

Opinion: Alaska, the most dangerous place to live. How did we let this happen?

My journey with the effects of crime began in November 2016 when our Juneau car was stolen and…

In this Sept. 6, 2018 file photo, Democratic nominee for governor of Alaska Mark Begich, right, speaks as Gov. Bill Walker listens during a chamber of commerce gubernatorial candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Juneau, Alaska, On Friday, Oct. 19, Walker announced he was dropping his bid for re-election, though his name remains on the ballot. He threw his support behind Begich, who will face Republican Mike Dunleavy in November. (AP Photo | Becky Bohrer File)

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Medicaid expansion is out of control

For less government, Mike Dunleavy is the clear choice for governor.