Legislative races near Fairbanks and in Anchorage show what’s at stake as Alaskans vote for legislative candidates with contrasting views on dividends and the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
How to vote in Alaska this year
Early voting started on Monday in Alaska. And more than 35,000 Alaskans have already returned their absentee ballots. For those who haven’t cast their ballots, this is a quick guide on how to vote this year.
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