But, these are preliminary results, and, as Alaska is the last state in the country to begin to count absentee ballots, the outcome of close races won’t be known for at least a week after Election Day.
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Story in the lead in Juneau’s House District 34 race
That lead does not reflect at least 3,699 more early and absentee ballots that remain to be counted.
Slow but steady turnout reported in Juneau on Election Day
Despite more votes being cast early and by mail than in previous elections, thousands of Juneau residents turned out to vote in person on Election Day.
Alaska Votes: Election Updates
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On masks, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy tells local leaders to use power they say they don’t have
The dispute highlights how the lingering uncertainty has allowed Dunleavy and local leaders to sidestep a difficult political decision that could save lives.
Alaska reports 447 new COVID-19 cases and another death
It’s the state’s second-highest daily case count since the pandemic began.
With deadline looming, Dunleavy and legislative leaders exchange letters on a potential special session
A law passed in March extended the governor’s disaster declaration until Nov. 15. Health care and municipal organizations recently urged another extension, saying the declaration is needed to allow them to better respond to the pandemic.
In close races, results in Alaska not expected for at least a week after Election Day
With an absentee vote count that begins later than other states, combined with a record-high number of absentee votes due to COVID-19, the long wait in Alaska may be particularly noticeable this year.
Alaska reports 384 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Of the new cases reported statewide, seven were reported in Juneau.
Lawmakers vote to require face coverings and COVID-19 screenings in the Capitol
The Alaska Legislative Council voted on Thursday to keep the Capitol closed to the public, at least until the next Legislature convenes in January. Legislative staff and the news media will still be allowed in the building.