Representative Benjamin Nageak requested the recount. Nageak trails Dean Westlake by four votes in the certified count.
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Why do Bush Democrats caucus with the Republicans?
In past, regional divisions prevented a single party from forming a legislative majority, so they turned to partners across the aisle.
Westlake leads by 4 votes in the official tally
Incumbent Rep. Benjamin Nageak has hired Seattle lawyer, who says a recount request is likely.
Alaska Native elder and leader dies at age 77
John Schaeffer Jr., an Inupiat Eskimo elder and tribal leader in northwest Alaska, has died. He was 77.
Elections office still waiting on ballots to arrive by mail in tight House primary
Ballots are still outstanding from four precincts in District 40: Selawik, Browerville, Anaktuvuk Pass and Ambler.
State should talk to U.S. Department of Justice before certifying primary results, lawmakers say
Concerns focus on how the recent primary election was handled in some precincts.