Back in high school, one of Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson’s career goals was to one day become governor. The outgoing lieutenant governor has ruled nothing out as far as continuing her life in politics.
Alaska Elections
Kawasaki’s lead appears secure for state Senate, LeBon overtakes Dodge for House seat
Overseas votes that were mailed by Election Day must arrive by Nov. 21, when the final count will happen.
Dems Kawasaki and Dodge take leads from questioned ballots, absentees still to be counted
If Kathryn Dodge wins her race, the Alaska House could be split 20-20 with members of a mostly Democratic caucus and a Republican caucus.
Mock election helps Nome students — and their parents — prepare for the real thing
Tuesday’s mock elections weren’t meant for students just to play or pretend. Students spent time researching the candidates on various websites and by perusing different campaign commercials.
Voting machine problems delay results for parts of Southeast
Problems with voting machines in Southeast mean final election results for House districts 35 and 36 won’t be known for a while. Machines in Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Sitka, Kake, Haines, Hydaburg and Metlakatla experienced issues.
Juneau’s Jesse Kiehl wins Alaska Senate seat in District Q
Independent candidate Don Etheridge conceded the race for Senate District Q to Democratic opponent Jesse Kiehl late Tuesday night.