A group has filed a proposed ballot initiative that would ban all cruise ships that carry 250 or more passengers from visiting Juneau on Saturdays and the Fourth of July.
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Democrat Les Gara discusses why he’s running for governor
Democratic candidate for governor Les Gara recently campaigned in Juneau. The candidate sat down to talk about why he’s running, the state’s finances and how he thinks the new ranked choice voting system will play out.
Lt. Gov. Meyer defends handling of Alaska’s last election, as he and governor weigh the next one
Dunleavy could take heat from supporters regardless of what he decides. Meyer is at the center of criticism from conservative voters in places like the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, who are unhappy with how last year’s election was conducted.
Will Muldoon jumps in the school board race two weeks before Juneau’s election
Although it will be an uphill battle to get the word out before the Oct. 5 election, write-in candidate Will Muldoon said he wouldn’t run if he didn’t think he still had a chance.
Alaska Supreme Court strikes down Rep. Lance Pruitt’s challenge to his election loss
Pruitt lost to Democrat Liz Snyder by 11 votes in November.
WATCH: Biden and Harris make victory speeches as president and vice president-elect
The Associated Press called the race for Biden on Saturday when it said that Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes put him over the 270-vote threshold needed to win the Electoral College.
New poll finds Sullivan ahead in race to keep U.S. Senate seat
A New York Times/Siena College poll released Friday says Sullivan, a Republican, is leading challenger Al Gross, 45% to 37%.
6,000 ballots cast in Juneau’s local election so far
About a quarter of Juneau’s registered voters have cast their votes. Voters have until Tuesday, Oct. 6, to return their ballots, but they need to be postmarked by that day.
You’ve got mail: Your questions about Juneau’s 2020 election answered
The City and Borough of Juneau is holding its first by-mail election. But people are asking a lot of questions about how, when and where they can vote.
Campaign to recall Gov. Dunleavy set to start August 1
Organizers say the governor has made multiple moves that meet the legal justifications for recall, and will begin a long campaign to hold a recall election.