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Aug 18 2018

An early voting location at the Division of Elections’s Region II office in midtown Anchorage (Photo: Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage)

Alaska elections director says state is ready for primary

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Election Coverage, Politics, State Government

After some Alaskans had their voter registration addresses changed before Tuesday’s primary, state officials say affected voters can vote a questioned ballot at the polling place based on where they live.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | August 18, 2018 10:36 am

Aug 05 2018

Chris Dimond hopes to bring compromise and focus on workers to statehouse

By David Purdy, KTOO | Election Coverage, Juneau, Politics, State Government

Dimond has years of experience as a carpenter in Juneau and currently works as an organizer for the local carpenters’ union. His advocacy for workers influenced his decision to run for state House District 33.

By David Purdy, KTOO | August 5, 2018 4:39 pm

Aug 03 2018

The state of Alaska will hold primaries Aug. 21, which includes nine gubernatorial candidates and the Alaska U.S. representative seat. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Here’s what you need to know before voting in the August primary

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | 2 Alaska, Election Coverage, Politics

Alaska prohibits electioneering within 200 feet of a polling place and that includes carrying signs; wearing a candidate’s T-shirt, campaign button or hat; or discussing ballot measures.

By Erin McKinstry, Alaska Public Media | August 3, 2018 6:58 am

Jul 31 2018

District 34 candidate Andi Story speaks with a voter during a campaign event on July 18, 2018. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Longtime school board member sets sights on Valley House seat

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Election Coverage, Juneau, Politics, State Government

Andi Story, a Democrat running for state House in the Mendenhall Valley’s District 34, has spent years working behind the scenes advocating for Alaska schools. Now she says she’s ready to take a seat at the table.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | July 31, 2018 7:03 am

Jul 18 2018

Candidate for Alaska House doesn’t live in Alaska

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | 2 Alaska, Election Coverage, Federal Government, Politics

Carol Hafner doesn’t live in Alaska and says she hasn’t visited. But she says she’s serious about running and sharing her perspectives. Hafner listed New Jersey and South Dakota addresses in her candidate filing.

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | July 18, 2018 7:34 am

Jul 13 2018

Deadline to register to vote in primary election approaching

By Maria Dudzak, KRBD-Ketchikan | 2 Alaska, Election Coverage, Politics

To vote in Alaska, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Alaska, and 18 years or older on Election Day. On your application you must provide a physical residence address, proof of identify and date of birth.

By Maria Dudzak, KRBD-Ketchikan | July 13, 2018 10:09 am

Jun 28 2018

Saralyn Tabachnick files to run for mayor of Juneau

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Election Coverage, Juneau, Local Government, Politics

Saralyn Tabachnick, executive director of social services nonprofit AWARE, has filed papers to run for mayor of Juneau. Incumbent Mayor Ken Kolesch hasn’t said whether he’ll seek another term.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | June 28, 2018 12:34 pm

May 31 2018

School board member Andi Story throws hat in the ring for Valley House seat

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Election Coverage, Juneau, Politics, State Government

Longtime Juneau Board of Education member Andi Story will run to represent the Mendenhall Valley in the Alaska State Legislature. She said Thursday she wants to push for a strong fiscal plan from the legislature and advocate for better education funding.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | May 31, 2018 11:47 am

Feb 17 2018

Sara Hannan hosts Mudrooms on February 13, 2018, at Northern Light United Church. (Photo by Melissa Griffiths)

Douglas resident, former teacher files to run for Juneau House seat

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Election Coverage, State Government

Douglas resident Sara Hannan has filed a letter of intent to run for Alaska House District 33. That’s the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Sam Kito III.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | February 17, 2018 4:20 pm

Oct 08 2017

City releases absentee, questioned ballot results for Oct. 3 election

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Election Coverage, Local Government

According to the numbers released Friday 28 percent of Juneau voters turned out for Tuesday’s election with 7,040 ballots cast. They do not change the outcome of any of the races.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 8, 2017 12:13 pm

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Alaska elections director says state is ready for primary

Chris Dimond hopes to bring compromise and focus on workers to statehouse

Here’s what you need to know before voting in the August primary

Longtime school board member sets sights on Valley House seat

Candidate for Alaska House doesn’t live in Alaska

Deadline to register to vote in primary election approaching

Saralyn Tabachnick files to run for mayor of Juneau

School board member Andi Story throws hat in the ring for Valley House seat

Douglas resident, former teacher files to run for Juneau House seat

City releases absentee, questioned ballot results for Oct. 3 election

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