Voters adopted the new way to elect candidates in 2020. Supporters say it discourages hyperpolarized politics. Critics say it’s confusing.
Alaska Elections
Act quickly on absentee ballots, U.S. Postal Service warns voters
In Alaska, most mail is automatically postmarked in Anchorage or Juneau, so a ballot mailed elsewhere in the state may not be postmarked for several days.
46,000 Alaskans have already cast their ballots as officials hail ‘historic’ early voting turnout
In-person voting was up more than 30% compared to 2020 during the first two days of early voting, officials said.
Alaska businesses are divided over a ballot measure that would raise minimum wage and mandate sick leave
Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further.
Advocates seize AFN convention as opportunity to rally the Native vote
The campaign to boost Alaska Native turnout was in high gear at the annual gathering of the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Alaska Federation of Natives endorses Peltola, opposes ranked choice repeal
Delegates from tribes, nonprofit tribal organizations and regional and village Native corporations passed 18 resolutions ranging from a call for Congress to recognize Native rights to subsistence hunting to support for the state prioritizing public education funding.