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Palin leads US House candidates in quarterly fundraising
Not far behind her is Democrat Mary Peltola.
Trump bashed Alaska’s ranked choice voting, but Republicans may need those second choice votes to win
Art Hackney is working for the Begich campaign. He assumes, based on polling he’s seen, that Mary Peltola will lead after the first choice votes are counted.
Alaskans have until Sunday to register for August special election and primary
For the regular primary, also scheduled on Aug. 16, voters will choose one of several candidates for U.S. House, U.S. Senate and Alaska governor, as well as local legislative races.
Ranked choice voting presents Alaskans with new, more difficult questions
Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin compares ranking just one candidate to choosing not to vote at all in a runoff election.
Peltola’s superpower: US House nominee disarms with niceness
Republican media consultant Art Hackney called Peltola’s finish in the primary especially remarkable because she spent so little money.
Trump announces Anchorage rally in support of Dunleavy, Palin and Tshibaka
Palin was an early supporter of Trump’s during his bid for the White House and has continued to support him.
Witness signature requirement leads to high ballot rejection rate, especially in rural Alaska
In rural Alaska communities, 1 in 8 ballots were rejected and not counted during the special primary election.
Ketchikan Republicans censure Sarah Palin over ‘bridge to nowhere’ controversy
Despite the censure, the party chapter is still recommending that voters rank Palin ahead of the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola.
To US House candidates Begich and Palin, abortion is a state issue. Peltola says the decision is personal.
Democrat Mary Peltola is the only candidate left on the special election ballot who says the law should protect an individual’s right to choose abortion.