News
How to vote in Alaska: Options abound, but the deadline is almost here
In-person, mail, electronic and fax voting still possible on Election Day.
News
After controversial correspondence school decision, Anchorage judge faces voters in election
Adolf Zeman is one of 19 judges on Alaska’s ballots, but he’s the only one with a campaign…
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Juneau an afterthought for candidates ahead of Tuesday’s election, but early voting at a record pace
Toss-up U.S. House race, minimum wage increase, repeal of ranked choice voting on ballot.
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Will control of Congress shift? The results hinge on a handful of states and races
Narrow Republican Senate majority would allow Murkowski to wield outsized influence, expert says.
Opinion
10 reasons to put country above party labels in election
Like many of you I grew up during an era when people put country above party. The ‘60s…
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Vote no on ballot measure 2 for the future of Alaska
The idea that ranked choice voting (RCV) is confusing is a red herring. The single, nonpartisan ballot is…
Opinion
Opinion: The silent Republican Party betrayal
On Monday night, Donald Trump reported that two Pennsylvania counties had received “THOUSANDS of potentially FRAUDULENT Voter Registration…
News
In Alaska’s U.S. House election, the leading campaigns are thinking about third options
Correction: The initial version of this article misstated the birthplace of John Wayne Howe and Nick Begich. The…
Opinion
My Turn: Election presents stark contrasts
This election, both at the state and federal level, presents a choice that couldn’t be more starkly defined.…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Supporting ranked choice voting is the honest choice
Some folks are really up in arms about the increased freedom afforded Alaska voters by ranked choice voting.…
News
Early voting in Alaska is off to a fast start and is on pace for a record, figures show
On Monday, Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich urged supporters to vote early and lock in their votes.
Opinion
My Turn: Vote no Ballot Measure 2 and protect open primaries and protect our democracy
The focus of last week’s Juneau World Affairs Forum was the rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century.…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Praise for Begich overlooks his support of Trump
Tom Boutin’s My Turn column praised Nick Begich. However, he left out an important fact. Begich has declared…
News
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski again endorses Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola
Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator endorsed Peltola in 2022 and says cross-party collaboration is important.
Opinion
Opinion: Begich wants to join the herd of timid followers
On the very top of his campaign website, Nick Begich III claims he’s a “commonsense leader.” There aren’t…
Opinion
Opinion: An opportunity to vote yes on something – Ballot Measure 2
Every few years, moderate and conservative voters seem to find themselves in the position of voting against propositions…
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Best choice is Begich
I don’t know about you, but I am ready to vote, learn the results, and move on.
News
Campaign to boost Native voting combats both apathy and logistical challenges
Advocates are pushing for both engagement and easing of barriers affecting rural residents.
Opinion
My Turn: Not voting for a Republican in general election for first time in more than 50 years
As a voter in Alaska for over 50 years, the 2024 general election will be my first in…
News
Alaska’s first votes appear to show disproportionately high Democratic interest
Early voting locations opened Monday across Alaska for registered voters to cast ballots in the Nov. 5 general…