Though elections officials are still compiling statistics from the vote, political advisers, pollers and independent observers say there are five early lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election.
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Palin, Begich both stay in general-election House race after special-election loss
Both Republicans in the Nov. 8 general-election race to succeed the late Rep. Don Young declined to drop out of the race Monday.
Alaska primary count is done, as near-record voting sets fields for ranked choice election
The outcome of the special election to fill the remainder of Don Young’s term will be announced on Wednesday.
Alaska’s new primary system showed who voters favored, but it cut just one legislative candidate
The primary hasn’t narrowed the field so much as given a glimpse of who voters support heading into the November general election.
After legislative primaries, every Southeast Alaska candidate is moving on to the general election
Everyone is advancing, but the Southeast primaries do give an early preview of how voters are feeling about the candidates.
Incumbents Murkowski and Dunleavy leading in Alaska primaries
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has a narrow lead over Kelly Tshibaka. Gov. Mike Dunleavy leads his next closest challenger by over 20%.
With a little help, Juneau voters are getting the hang of ranked choice voting
Poll workers said they felt prepared to help voters navigate both ranked choice voting and the open primary on the other side of the ballot.
As Alaska goes to the polls, here’s what to watch for on Tuesday night
In Alaska’s first ranked-choice election, the leader on election night may not be the ultimate winner.
How to vote in Alaska’s primary and special US House elections
How to find polling places, language assistance, resources for special needs and other help,
Voting FAQ: Things to know about what may be Alaska’s most confusing election
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