Multiple Democrats quit the election ahead of a Monday deadline in order to clear the way for independent Bill Hill.
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November ballot in Alaska governor’s race set after chaotic last-day scramble
Republican Treg Taylor’s running mate, business owner Candi English, will replace the former attorney general on the ballot after Taylor was disqualified over an incomplete financial disclosure.
Democrat Tom Begich steps aside, setting off a scramble in Alaska governor’s race
The latest count has Kreiss-Tompkins finishing first in the primary, followed by Begich. Republicans Bernadette Wilson and Dave Bronson placed third and fourth.
Alaska gubernatorial candidates highlight contrasting philosophies on oil and gas
In their first post-primary forum, the top four candidates drew distinctions in their policies on taxes, fiscal issues and governing approaches to Alaska’s top money-making industry.
In third place, U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan says he doesn’t plan to withdraw
Sullivan’s home district of Petersburg favored Democrat Mary Peltola in the primary, followed by Senator Sullivan. Petersburg Sullivan received 66 votes locally at the polls, or 12% of the vote, on the day of the primary.
Primary standings largely unchanged as Alaska elections officials update ballot count
As of Wednesday morning, there were no sizable changes to the primary election results, as more than 8,700 more ballots were counted.