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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.

Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

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Mystery ballot could sway control of Alaska Legislature

It’s a sign that every vote does count.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

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Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s…

Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

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Gov. Walker reflects on rocky tenure, his legacy

To some, Walker was a cool-headed leader who was dealt a bad hand and did what he thought…

Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

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Key Alaska House race tied, though ballot review continues

Republican Bart LeBon and Democrat Kathryn Dodge vie to succeed Rep. Scott Kawasaki in Fairbanks.

Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

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Dunleavy to be sworn in above Arctic Circle

Most of Alaska’s previous governors took their oaths in Juneau.

Kawasaki clinches lone Democratic ‘flip’

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Kawasaki clinches lone Democratic ‘flip’

The Democrat has won the race.

Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races

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Democrats now lead in critical Fairbanks races

Correction: The previous version of this article included a reference to Kathryn Dodge when it should have referred…

Thousands more ballots to be counted Tuesday

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Thousands more ballots to be counted Tuesday

New tally could decide two key races for control of the Legislature.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

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Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Best Pictures of the Week from Nov. 5-10, 2018, by staff photographer Michael Penn.

Graphic: Juneau’s election divide

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Graphic: Juneau’s election divide

See how Juneau voted, precinct-by-precinct.

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.

Juneau voters veer from statewide choices

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Juneau voters veer from statewide choices

Turnout was down from 2014 totals.

Ballot Measure 1 supporters wave signs for morning commuters at the corner of Egan Drive and 10th Street on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Salmon measure suffers resounding defeat. What happened?

Why did voters reject Ballot Measure 1?

Empire reporters James Brooks and Alex McCarthy provide commentary at Election Central at McGivney’s in downtown Juneau, Alaska on Nov. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Facebook Live: Election Central

Empire reporters James Brooks and Alex McCarthy provide real-time results and commentary on Election Night in Juneau.

Republicans near total control of Alaska government

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Republicans near total control of Alaska government

All eyes are on Fairbanks.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy reacts to early favorable election returns Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 In Anchorage, Alaska. With Dunleavy are from left, his wife Rose and daughters Ceil and Maggie. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

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Alaskans choose Dunleavy for governor

Mike Dunleavy will be Alaska’s next governor.

Campaigns finish with final surge as Election Day arrives in Alaska

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Campaigns finish with final surge as Election Day arrives in Alaska

One candidate compared Tuesday to Christmas.

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is an ounce of prevention

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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is an ounce of prevention

This is the season of pumpkins, skeletons, and frightening things in the closet. Maybe it’s why opponents of…

Opinion: the Republican Women of Juneau should be ashamed of anti-Semitic ad

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Opinion: the Republican Women of Juneau should be ashamed of anti-Semitic ad

Shame on the Republican Women of Juneau for using an anti-Semitic trope in their recent mailer against Jesse…