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.
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Democrat hopes to unseat Young with ‘Medicare for all’ campaign
Anchorage entrepreneur Dimitri Shein is one of two main candidates in the Democratic primary for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat. Shein was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated to Anchorage in 1993. He was 12. The experience helps him appreciate what makes America exceptional.
Last-minute entries join crowded Assembly race
There are a dozen people running for four contested seats on the Juneau Assembly. Here’s a quick introduction to some of the eleventh hour entrants.
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.
Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates square off in Homer
Gubernatorial candidates stopped in Homer on Tuesday to campaign, meet with residents and square off in a governor’s forum. The event drew four prominent candidates including Gov. Bill Walker, Mike Dunleavy, Mark Begich and Mead Treadwell. It also drew lesser-known candidate Billy Toien.
A crowded Republican field for governor competes outside of spotlight
In their own words, four low-profile candidates describe why they’re running.
Independent Don Etheridge seeks Senate seat with labor and local Republicans’ backing
Unions and Republicans aren’t natural allies, but there is one issue that’s clearly tying the candidate’s support together.
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.
Juneau Assembly election status? It’s complicated
With the filing deadline closed, a whopping 11 people are running for four open seats on the Juneau Assembly. Yet not one incumbent is being challenged.
Treadwell points to experience in campaign for governor
Former lieutenant governor says the odds are strong the Republicans will win the race.