Recounts have changed the outcome of four legislative races in Alaska history. Three of those changes broke ties. But Snyder’s lead is larger than the changes in those recounts.
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Lawsuit challenges Alaska’s recently passed elections overhaul initiative
The lawsuit says the measure violates provisions of the federal and state constitutions, including those related to political association and free speech.
Anchorage House race grows closer as Alaska election results become official
A state Division of Elections spokesperson said the changes were the result of a combination of uncounted ballots from precincts, absentee and questioned ballots.
Heavily Republican incoming class of new Alaska legislators prepares for next session
Liz Snyder of Anchorage is the only Democrat, as well as the only woman of 13 new legislators.
Republicans hold most seats in the Alaska Legislature, but it’s unclear if they’ll form the majority caucuses
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche helped organize a meeting of the Senate Republicans on Nov. 13. He said he’s “very optimistic” that the Republicans will be forming a majority.
Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs
For now, Patkotak isn’t committing to any legislative caucus. He says he hopes to take his role as an independent lawmaker seriously.
Alaska will have a new election system: Voters pass Ballot Measure 2
Two Anchorage House races also were resolved with today’s vote count.
In the home stretch for Alaska’s vote count, election overhaul looks likely to pass
Monday’s count included most of the remaining ballots from districts that have opposed Ballot Measure 2, but the total vote count indicates that the measure will pass.
Alaska House control unclear as Republican leader trails by 17 votes
If Snyder wins, the Republicans will have no more than 21 seats, the minimum number for a majority. But three House Republicans have caucused with the largely Democratic majority the past two years.
Alaska elections overhaul moves another step closer to passing
Ballot Measure 2 grew closer to passing on Friday, with 1,141 more yes votes than no votes after the day’s count.