In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic emergency boosted absentee turnout to record highs, and in 2022, there was a special U.S. House election.
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Mail delays postpone the start of pre-Election Day voting in parts of rural Alaska
Democrats expressed worries about the effect of a delay in early voting in some rural areas on Mary Peltola’s campaign for U.S. House.
How Alaska wound up with no limits on campaign donations — and how some hope to restore them
A court slashed Alaska’s campaign finance laws in 2021. Now, as money pours into candidates’ coffers, a campaign seeks to reimpose them.
Living costs, housing, energy and ‘Moosemas’ are among U.S. House candidates’ biggest targets
In the Alaska Beacon candidate questionnaire, 10 of 12 House candidates share what they see as Alaska’s largest need.
Early voting opens for Aug. 20 primary; mailed absentee application window closes this week
The Alaska Division of Elections is also accepting applications for mailed absentee ballots through Aug. 10.
As early voting opens in U.S. House race, current and former candidates talk about what’s at stake
Alaska has only one seat in the House, but in a closely divided Congress, it’s one of a few swing districts.