Politics

Republican Bill Thomas registered to run for the seat last week, just a couple of days before the deadline for the statewide primaries.

Residents packed the Assembly chambers during the meeting, and more than a dozen testified in favor of the resolution.

To vote in what’s officially called a “Presidential Preference Poll” voters have to be registered Republicans. State party chair Ann Brown said Alaskans can register or change their registration on site and still participate.

Tshibaka is a former Alaska commissioner of Administration. She ran for U.S. Senate in 2022, with Trump’s endorsement.

Her chief of staff calls it a reflection of her special election and transition, but political adversaries say it could indicate trouble.

Sullivan’s comments on Iran were a departure from the theme of his address, which was to laud Alaska’s successes in resource development and military investment in the face of naysayers.