With nearly all precincts reporting, voters opposed the convention by more than 2-1.
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Alaska is one of 26 states that picks judges through a council. Here’s why some voters want a change
When the framers of Alaska’s constitution were debating how the state should pick its judges, the goal was to remove politics from the process as much as possible.
Anchorage judge Jennifer Stuart Henderson to be newest Alaska Supreme Court justice
Henderson fills the vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Justice Joel Bolger. Justice Daniel Winfree succeeded Bolger as chief justice on July 1.
Gov. Dunleavy requests new nominees for Alaska Supreme Court seat
In a letter to the council, Dunleavy wrote “the slate of candidates put forward could be expanded to reflect the balance and diversity in philosophy and Alaskan experience requisite to adequately make a fair choice for the people of Alaska.”
Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees decided with tie-breaker by chief justice
On Tuesday, the Alaska Judicial Council voted to forward a list of three candidates to Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who will select one to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state’s highest court.
Alaska chief justice defends judicial selection process, as senator introduces bill to change it
Bolger made these comments after giving his last State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers. He is retiring in June after completing his three-year term as chief justice.
On Alaska lawmakers’ wish lists: Everything from income taxes to year-round daylight saving time
Some of the legislation recycles ideas that have failed to get traction in the past few years — like levying state income taxes and adopting daylight saving time year-round — but there are plenty of new ideas, too.
How Alaska decides if a judge can stay on the bench
In some other states, judges run television campaign ads to convince voters to help them keep their seats. That’s not the case in Alaska.
Alaska judges on the ballot, explained
Eight superior court and seven district court judges are on the ballot in Alaska’s third judicial district.
Christian, conservative groups organize to oust Supreme Court justice
Social conservatives tried and failed to oust a former Alaska Supreme Court justice, Dana Fabe, in 2010, and an Anchorage Superior Court judge, Sen Tan, in 2012.