After ranked choice tabulation on Wednesday, Begich had 51.3% of the vote to incumbent U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s 48.7%.
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Watch Alaska’s ranked choice tabulation
Gavel Alaska will livestream the tabulation process starting at 5 p.m. It will determine the winners in several races.
Alaska’s dark-money law survives legal challenge
The law was part of the ranked choice voting initiative voters passed in 2020. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a legal challenge.
What to expect from the 34th Alaska Legislature
The House and Senate’s bipartisan caucuses appear to be in alignment on key issues.
Election update: Begich declares victory, margin for ranked choice repeal now under 900 votes
“Alaskans have spoken,” Begich said. “It will be the honor of a lifetime to have the opportunity to serve as your voice in Congress.”
Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department
Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.