The pandemic led to a historic rise in early voting, as 70% of the electorate cast ballots before Election Day in 2020. In 2022, it looks like more of the same.
Politics
At debate, Alaska US Senate candidates show clear contrast on abortion rights
It was the third and final in a televised series featuring the candidates for statewide offices.
Bethel students will name a local park as part of a city-wide civics lesson
Bethel students are going to the polls this week. They’re voting with Sharpies, and there’s only one question on the ballot — it’s up to them to pick the sign that will mark a local playground.
US House candidates talk fish, energy and bipartisanship in televised debate
During the hour-long debate, Rep. Mary Peltola highlighted work she is already doing in office.
Candidates for Alaska governor spar over abortion, crime, budget in televised debate
Walker and Gara’s attacks centered on Dunleavy’s record of slashing state spending on services and failing to advance a fiscal plan to provide a dependable calculation for the Permanent Fund dividend.
At debate, Dunleavy and opponents paint starkly different pictures of Alaska’s trajectory
The candidates were asked about abortion rights, missing and murdered Indigenous women, and the crash in salmon and crab stocks.
Ukrainians keep a wary eye on US midterm elections, fearing a loss of support
The likelihood that Republicans may win the House has triggered concerns in Ukraine. Last month, most House Republicans voted against a funding package that included billions earmarked for Ukraine.
Peltola trounces Palin and Begich in September fundraising, wins over Don Young loyalists
When Peltola won the special election in August, she was behind Palin and Begich in fundraising.
Alaska absentee ballots should have two stamps, but one is OK, officials say
The first absentee ballots for the Nov. 8 general election have already been sent, and the design of the return envelope includes a box for only one stamp, but fine print in the absentee ballot instructions says to attach 84 cents’ worth of postage.
Should Alaska hold another constitutional convention? Voters share how they’re weighing the question
Campaigns on both sides are investing time and money to fight for votes, although the no campaign is outspending the yes side by a wide margin.