Of registered voters, 18.2 percent cast ballots, with five precincts and some absentee ballots left to count.
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.
Dunleavy cinches Republican nomination for governor
Dunleavy built his reputation as a staunch conservative. But he said he has something to offer independents and Democrats.
Gov hopefuls who support full PFD aren’t clear how they’d pay for it
It would cost a lot more to pay the full amount under the formula – $840 million.
Kodiak-based district sees challenger to caucus-switching Republican
Most of Alaska’s contested primaries are among Republicans. How moderates like Louise Stutes fare could determine who sets the agenda for the next Legislature.
Lt. gov. candidate Grunwald was fired at height of National Guard scandal
In 2014, Parnell said the dismissal of Grunwald and two others was related to an investigation done by the National Guard Bureau’s Office of Complex Investigations.
A crowded Republican field for governor competes outside of spotlight
In their own words, four low-profile candidates describe why they’re running.
Senator who often stood alone runs for state’s highest office
Dunleavy is the only majority senator in the past 30 years who was never the primary sponsor of a bill that became a law.
Treadwell points to experience in campaign for governor
Former lieutenant governor says the odds are strong the Republicans will win the race.
Mix of legislators and veterans compete to be Republican lieutenant governor candidate
The lieutenant governor has limited duties under the state constitution: to succeed the governor if necessary, and to oversee initiatives and referendums.
Legislative Council votes against adding Friday hours for legislative information offices
The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency made a two-part proposal: the first part would close the Unalaska legislative information office; and the second part would have used the savings to keep the 22 other LIOs open on Friday afternoons when the Legislature is out of session.