Borough info on Fairbanks hand-count ballot prop is biased, assemblyman says
Fairbanks Assemblyman Brett Rotermund warns that voters are getting a biased and negative perspective on the merits of an initiative that aims to require hand-counting of all borough ballots, while prohibiting electronic voting machines.
OPINION: Alaska’s primary offers conservatives cause for hope
It would be easy for conservative Republicans to get discouraged with the results of Tuesday’s primary. The Democrats did well in the statewide races, and they are going to be using that success as a talking point right up until the general
In November, Alaskans must rank top picks to avoid ballot exhaustion
You are never required to rank anyone you dislike; leave those blank. But if you mark only a single 1st choice and leave the rest empty, you are choosing to risk
Bronson to decide fate of gubernatorial bid after final tabulation of primary votes
Following the Aug. 18 Alaska primary election, gubernatorial candidate Dave Bronson has said he wants to wait until all the ballots are tabulated before making a final decision on his
Early returns in Alaska’s primary show the GOP has work cut out for general election
Preliminary results from Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary indicate that Republicans have their work cut out in the lead-up to the Nov. 3 general
Alaskans have until 8 p.m. today to cast their primary ballot
Today, Alaskan voters will decide the fate of a leftist-inspired ballot measure, while also determining who will appear in the general election this coming November. Below, we have listed four steps to take before heading to the
Alaska Family Action recommends 5 candidates in competitive primary races
Here are the five Alaska State Legislative races where there are more than four candidates, along with our
WATCH: Top conservatives vying for Alaska governor reveal stances on critical social issues
For the many conservative Alaska voters who are still undecided about who to back for governor in the Aug. 18 primary, we are including a link to a unique political forum that took place earlier this year, featuring six of the top conservative
OPINION: What is Alaska State Senate candidate Louise Stutes trying to hide?
Why is Alaska State Senate candidate Louise Stutes hiding her donor list from primary
How did gubernatorial candidates answer Alaska Watchman survey questions?
This spring, the Alaska Watchman sent survey questions to candidates vying to be the state’s next governor. Today, we republish these answers to help Aug. 18 primary voters decide between the many candidates running for
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