At least one other member of the Alaska Senate’s bipartisan majority is expected to not seek reelection in 2026.
Alaska Elections
Conservative activist Bernadette Wilson joins 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Wilson, who has been active in conservative policy circles, pitches herself as a political outsider.
Republicans Nancy Dahlstrom and Click Bishop are first to file for 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Bishop says he plans listening sessions with voters across the state before campaigning in earnest.
Election reforms are on the agenda for Alaska lawmakers this year
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a bill through the House, and the Senate majority is expected to introduce its own election reforms later this week.
Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here’s why.
The 1.6% rejection rate in the November 2024 election is significantly lower than in the 2022 special primary, when high rejection rates in mostly-Native districts led to civil rights lawsuits.
Alaska legislators, citing some citizen complaints, probe management of 2024 election
Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher defended Alaska’s election as secure, trustworthy and fair, despite some glitches.