Sullivan, a Republican, was sworn in to office in 2015 and is running for a second term. Meanwhile, Al Gross is an independent and the Democratic nominee who has not previously held public office.
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Alaska’s Sen. Murkowski says she can’t rule out voting for Trump’s Supreme Court pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she did not know whether she would withhold her vote to protest the timing of the appointment, but she said the quality of the confirmation process would be a factor.
Senate passes budget that ignores most of Dunleavy’s cuts
On a 19-1 vote, the Alaska Senate approved a budget with a $3,000 dividend — and a $1.2 billion gap between what it spends and what it makes.
Alaska Republicans say Tuesday’s results could give them state House, Senate control
Alaska Republicans sounded confident Tuesday that preliminary election results will put them back in control of the state House after a two-year stint in the minority.
Murkowski, Sullivan contend with less Republican Senate
This year, the Republican majority can only afford to lose one senator to keep a simple majority. Senate leadership and Alaska’s senators talk through some of their bipartisan goals for the year.
Gov. Walker announces public safety plan
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said reducing crime will take enhanced collaboration across different departments.
Senate sends oil tax credit overhaul back to the House
Lawmakers continue to work on oil tax credit reform while facing end-of-session deadline.
Divisions deepen as lawmakers tinker with Alaska’s oil tax credits
House, Senate agree that cash-for-credit system needs to go, but not much else.
Dunleavy leaves Senate majority before voting against budget
Dunleavy joined five minority-caucus Democrats to oppose the spending plan, which passed 14 to 6.
Walker peddles pipeline project to President Trump
After Trump was elected, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker sent the new president an infrastructure wishlist from the state. At the top of that list is the state-led $45 billion gasline project. But Alaska’s LNG project faces significant hurdles