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Murkowski and Murkowski endorse Alaska’s Democratic governor candidate
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her father, Republican former Sen. Frank Murkowski said Tuesday that they are endorsing the election of Democratic candidate for governor Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. Kreiss-Tomkins and three Republicans — Dave Bronson, Treg Taylor, and Bernadette Wilson — are running to replace incumbent Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election this year.
Murkowski and Murkowski endorse Alaska’s Democratic governor candidate
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Murkowski and Murkowski endorse Alaska’s Democratic governor candidate
Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her father, Republican former Sen. Frank Murkowski said Tuesday that they are endorsing the election of Democratic candidate for governor Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. Kreiss-Tomkins and three Republicans — Dave Bronson, Treg Taylor, and Bernadette Wilson — are running to replace incumbent Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election this year.
12:55 News Story For the past eight years, Sarah Vance has been a reliable member of the Republican caucus in the Alaska House of Representatives, winning election four different times in a district covering the southern Kenai Peninsula. But in this August’s primary election, something unusual happened: An independent challenger, Brent Johnson of Clam Gulch, beat Vance by more than 13 percentage points. 2026 Voter Guide The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you need to cast your vote.
Alaska fights back against Trump-ordered elections lawsuit, seeks its dismissal Original
Attorneys representing the state of Alaska have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice that is seeking to halt the certification of the state’s ongoing U.S. Senate election. The lawsuit, ordered by President Donald Trump and filed last week, asks the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska to prevent the Alaska Division of Elections from declaring a winner in the election unless the winner is the incumbent, Republican Sen. Dan S.
Dan J. Sullivan switches from Republican to ‘undeclared’ ahead of general election
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan is heading into the general election as an undeclared voter, a type of independent, according to James Brooks with the Alaska Beacon. According to records kept by the Alaska Division of Elections, Sullivan switched from a Republican to an undeclared party affiliation when he requested an absentee ballot for the August primary election.
Opposition grows to Trump lawsuit seeking to aid Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election bid Original
One of the most prominent figures backing Sen. Dan Sullivan’s re-election campaign is speaking out against a Department of Justice lawsuit intended to aid him. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said on Friday that the DOJ should have never filed a lawsuit asking a federal judge to pause certification of the ongoing U.S. Senate election if another candidate defeats Sullivan.
An official with the Anchorage Police Department said Monday that there is no evidence that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola was deliberately targeted in a weekend car accident that injured her and members of her family. “There is nothing new to share and at this time, there are no indications that this was a targeted attack,” said Gina Romero, director of the department’s community relations unit.
Dan J. Sullivan switches from Republican to ‘undeclared’ ahead of general election
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Trump administration sues to block Alaska’s US Senate election result if Peltola wins
This article is developing and will be updated. The United States Department of Justice filed suit against the Alaska Division of Elections late on Oct. 22, seeking to block the division from certifying the result of the state’s U.S. Senate election if the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, wins. On Friday, Oct. 23, President Donald Trump told reporters in Florida that he ordered the lawsuit be filed. “I’m the one that said, ‘do it,’” Trump said.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska’s US Senate election result if Peltola wins Original
This article is developing and will be updated. The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against the Alaska Division of Elections late Thursday, seeking to block the division from certifying the result of the state’s U.S. Senate election if the Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, wins. Peltola is the leading opponent to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska’s US Senate election result if Peltola wins
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Alaska Lt. Gov. incorrectly put disqualified candidate on the ballot, state judge rules
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Alaska Lt. Gov. incorrectly put disqualified candidate on the ballot, state judge rules Original
17:05 News Story The Alaska Division of Elections and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom acted incorrectly when they put disqualified Republican candidate Jose Tagle on the ballot for state House District 22, an Anchorage Superior Court judge said Thursday. Judge Josie Garton’s decision, published in the late afternoon, means “Tagle’s election may not be certified if he does win a majority of votes in the general election,” she wrote. Tagle is running against Democratic incumbent Rep.
Thousands of Alaskans are voting before Election Day. Some ballots won’t be counted until after it. Original
Early, in-person voting opened for Alaska’s general election on Monday morning, and as of Wednesday morning, 17,560 Alaskans had already cast their votes. That includes almost 11,000 people who have voted at early voting sites in the Railbelt, Juneau and Nome, as well as more than 6,000 who had voted absentee by mail, fax or in person. More than 30,000 blank absentee ballots have not yet been returned.
Thousands of Alaskans are voting before Election Day. Some ballots won’t be counted until after it.
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Alaska voters’ privacy could be at risk from state’s handling of voter rolls, judge says
An Alaska Superior Court judge said last week that the Alaska Division of Elections may have violated the Alaska Constitution’s right to privacy when it handed an uncensored version of the state’s voter list to the U.S. Department of Justice last year. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one.
Alaska voters’ privacy could be at risk from state’s handling of voter rolls, judge says
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Alaska voters’ privacy could be at risk from state’s handling of voter rolls, judge says Original
An Alaska Superior Court judge said last week that the Alaska Division of Elections may have violated the Alaska Constitution’s right to privacy when it handed an uncensored version of the state’s voter list to the U.S. Department of Justice last year. On Friday, Judge Adolf Zeman turned down the division’s request to dismiss a lawsuit filed this spring by the League of Women Voters, Alaska Black Caucus and the Alaska chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt
Most state offices may be closed on Monday for Alaska Day, but officials with the Alaska Division of Elections are planning to be at work for the first day of early in-person voting in the 2026 general election. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription.
Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt Original
Most state offices may be closed on Monday for Alaska Day, but officials with the Alaska Division of Elections are planning to be at work for the first day of early in-person voting in the 2026 general election. In Anchorage, early voting will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Midtown Mall and Anchorage City Hall. Other voting locations will be open in Eagle River, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kenai, Nome, Palmer and Wasilla.
16:36 News Story The two leading candidates for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat met in an acrimonious televised debate Thursday night in Anchorage, where Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan accused each other of lying and repeatedly spoke over each other. “OK, let’s have some decorum here — candidates, please stop. If I have to shut mics off, I will,” said moderator and Alaska Public Media News Director Lori Townsend about 15 minutes into the event.
On the campaign trail for Republicans, Trump changes course and advocates for mail-in voting Original
Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterm elections, the president is calling on voters to vote early and by mail as he campaigns in support of Republican candidates nationwide. National polling has indicated that Democrats are more enthusiastic about voting in this year’s elections than Republicans are, and control of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate is at stake in the election.
In Alaska campaign rally, Trump and Sullivan say Iran war is worth the cost to Americans
At a rally in Wasilla on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said America’s war with Iran is worth the resulting increased cost of fuel and food for Americans. “No matter what it is, it’s a small price to pay for stopping them from having a nuclear weapon,” Trump said of Iran. Fuel prices have risen in Alaska and the United States at large since Trump began the Iran war alongside Israel on Feb. 28.
In Alaska campaign rally, Trump and Sullivan say Iran war is worth the cost to Americans
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In Alaska campaign rally, Trump and Sullivan say Iran war is worth the cost to Americans
Trump and Sullivan on Russia and Putin While Sullivan and Trump are aligned on Iran, they differ in their opinions on Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin. Sullivan has called Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, the leader of a mafia regime, and an authoritarian. Trump has called Putin a friend. In a TV interview before Tuesday’s rally, the President was asked about their difference of opinion. “Well, look, I have to make deals with people, so I don’t go around calling them names.
In Alaska campaign rally, Trump and Sullivan say Iran war is worth the cost to Americans
At a rally in Wasilla on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan said America’s war with Iran is worth the resulting increased cost of fuel and food for Americans. “No matter what it is, it’s a small price to pay for stopping them from having a nuclear weapon,” Trump said of Iran. Fuel prices have risen in Alaska and the United States at large since Trump began the Iran war alongside Israel on Feb. 28.
Department of Justice hasn’t requested late removal of suspected noncitizens from Alaska voter rolls Original
One day after the U.S. Department of Justice requested the state of California remove suspected noncitizens from that state’s voter list, a spokesman for the Alaska Division of Elections said the DOJ has not made a similar request here. “We can confirm that to date the DOE has not received any requests from the DOJ to remove names from voter rolls,” said Steve Kirch, a spokesman for the Alaska Division of Elections, by email on Wednesday.
Taiwan is nearing an investment in the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, officials say
The nation of Taiwan is coming closer to a multibillion-dollar investment in the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline and is preparing to buy as much as 30% of the pipeline’s production, its economic affairs ministry said Wednesday. The announcement was short of the firm commitment that President Donald Trump and administration officials announced on Tuesday during a rally in Wasilla but would nevertheless represent a major step forward for the project.
As King Cove road issue heads to federal appeals court, Peltola reiterates her support
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola reiterated her support for construction of the proposed Izembek road between Cold Bay and King Cove during a visit to King Cove this month. Peltola’s position is identical to the one held by incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, whom Peltola is challenging in the November general election. In the weeks before the election, Peltola has limited her debate appearances against Sullivan and is campaigning in rural Alaska.
At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich
3:00 News Story In a surprise announcement Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he is endorsing Republican Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Polls indicate Wilson and two other Republicans — Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor — are trailing the lone Democratic candidate, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. In a rally at Wasilla’s Curtis D.
At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he is endorsing Republican Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Polls indicate Wilson and two other Republicans — Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor — are trailing the lone Democratic candidate, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. In a rally at Wasilla’s Curtis D.
At Alaska rally, Trump endorses Wilson and seeks to boost Sullivan and Begich
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he is endorsing Republican Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Polls indicate Wilson and two other Republicans — Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor — are trailing the lone Democratic candidate, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins. In a rally at Wasilla’s Curtis D.
As King Cove road issue heads to federal appeals court, Peltola reiterates her support Original
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola reiterated her support for construction of the proposed Izembek road between Cold Bay and King Cove during a visit to King Cove this month. Peltola’s position is identical to the one held by incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, whom Peltola is challenging in the November general election. In the weeks before the election, Peltola has limited her debate appearances against Sullivan and is campaigning in rural Alaska.
As King Cove road issue heads to federal appeals court, Peltola reiterates her support
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola reiterated her support for construction of the proposed Izembek road between Cold Bay and King Cove during a visit to King Cove this month. Peltola’s position is identical to the one held by incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, whom Peltola is challenging in the November general election. In the weeks before the election, Peltola has limited her debate appearances against Sullivan and is campaigning in rural Alaska.
Two Alaska governor candidates advocate lower minimum wage, rollback of sick leave law
If elected, Republican governor candidates Dave Bronson and Bernadette Wilson said they would seek to roll back Alaska’s mandatory sick leave law and eliminate a minimum wage increase approved by voters in 2024. The two spoke at a forum hosted Wednesday in Juneau by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, which is in favor of rolling back the sick leave law.
State report shows heating fuel prices are at a record high in rural Alaska
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State report shows heating fuel prices are at a record high in rural Alaska Original
The average price of a gallon of heating fuel — No. 1 diesel — in rural Alaska reached a record $7.97 per gallon in August, according to the latest biannual survey conducted by the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs. The rural average, based on a survey of 100 communities taken between July 15 and Aug. 24, was up 23% from January and the highest nominal price on record since the survey began in 2005. Adjusted for inflation, prices were higher in 2008-2009 and 2011-2014.
Two Alaska governor candidates advocate lower minimum wage, rollback of sick leave law Original
If elected, Republican governor candidates Dave Bronson and Bernadette Wilson said they would seek to roll back Alaska’s mandatory sick leave law and eliminate a minimum wage increase approved by voters in 2024. The two spoke at a forum hosted Wednesday in Juneau by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, which is in favor of rolling back the sick leave law.
Two Alaska governor candidates advocate lower minimum wage, rollback of sick leave law
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President Trump to campaign for Alaska Republicans on Oct. 13 in Wasilla Original
President Donald Trump is planning to fly to Alaska next week for a rally intended to boost the re-election campaigns of U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich III. According to the Trump 47 Committee, an operation of the Republican National Committee and Trump’s Save America PAC, Trump will speak at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wasilla’s Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center.
Where do Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates stand on the gas pipeline and energy? Original
5:45 News Story All four of the candidates in Alaska’s gubernatorial election this year support construction of a trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline and increased, state-backed drilling for natural gas in Cook Inlet. But in a pair of forums held Sept. 21 and Oct. 2 in Anchorage, the four differed on a variety of other topics pertaining to the state’s energy policy, and one said he plans to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars in order to invest in projects that could pay off over decades.
Feds approve $150 million for second power link between Interior and Southcentral Alaska
Posted 10/5/26 The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday that it has approved $150 million to partially fund a second electrical intertie between Southcentral Alaska and the Interior. When built, the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project would result in a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage, increasing the ability of power companies to use the cheapest electricity […] This item is available in full to subscribers.
Feds approve $150 million for second power link between Interior and Southcentral Alaska Original
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday that it has approved $150 million to partially fund a second electrical intertie between Southcentral Alaska and the Interior. When built, the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project would result in a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage, increasing the ability of power companies to use the cheapest electricity possible, even if it’s coming from the opposite end of the railbelt. Construction isn’t expected until after 2030.
After years of problems, Alaska plans to outsource payroll for 14,000 public employees Original
By the end of 2027, as many as 14,000 Alaska state workers could be paid by someone outside the state. After years of trouble within the payroll department within the Alaska Department of Administration, the agency is planning to outsource the state’s public employee payroll to an outside company.
Alaska takes public comment on new long-term plan for roads, bridges and more
Before Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration leaves office in December, it’s planning to put its stamp on Alaska’s roads, bridges and infrastructure one last time. Earlier this month, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities published a draft version of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines construction and major maintenance plans through 2030. DOT is taking public comments on the draft through Oct.
Vice President Vance to visit Fairbanks on Monday, Trump expected in Alaska later this month Original
Vice President J.D. Vance will hold a campaign event on Monday in Fairbanks to boost Republican candidates in this year’s general election, and President Donald Trump is expected to visit Alaska later this month on a similar mission. The vice-president’s visit was officially announced Friday by the Trump 47 Committee, an operation of the Republican National Committee and Trump’s Save America PAC.
Judge rejects Anchorage state House candidate’s challenge to August state primary result
Anchorage Superior Court Judge David Nesbett has rejected speedy consideration of a lawsuit seeking to put a disqualified Anchorage state House candidate on November’s election ballot. That means Republican Sarah Short will not be a listed candidate for House District 13 and Democratic candidate Lisa Keller will run unopposed. Short’s case remains open but is largely moot. Nesbett’s decision, issued Sept.
Alaska prepares to surrender some Statehood Act land claims as it nears 105 million-acre goal Original
Alaska’s decades-long quest to obtain millions of acres of land from the federal government under the Alaska Statehood Act is getting closer to an end. But because the state is getting closer to its goal, its requests now exceed a limit in federal law. This week, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources announced that it is preparing to surrender the claims to as much as 5.7 million acres scattered across the state, an area collectively bigger than New Jersey.
Permanent Fund dividends will be distributed to Alaskans starting this week Original
The 2026 Permanent Fund dividend, worth $1,200 per recipient, will be direct-deposited into Alaskans’ bank accounts starting Oct. 1, according to a plan published by the Alaska Department of Revenue earlier this month. This year’s dividend was set at $1,000 by the Alaska Legislature in the state budget signed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. A $200 bonus was included because oil prices reached a threshold needed to trigger it.
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