It’s Alaska’s first general election under the state’s new ranked choice voting system. Already, thousands of Alaskans have cast their ballots. Polls close Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Politics
First-time Alaska legislative candidates are trying to make their mark before Election Day
For first-time candidates, it’s a major time commitment to put together a platform, knock on doors and hold events — usually on top of a day job.
Strategic voting is possible but risky on a ranked choice ballot, mathematicians say
It requires faith in pre-election polls, and someone voting strategically could undermine their own preferences.
Alaska Senate could see flip to coalition control if Republicans remain divided after election
In both chambers, political observers are wondering if enough like-minded Republicans will get elected to form a majority, or if there will be coalition majorities of moderate Republicans, Democrats and independents.
Alaska voters say they’re worried about climate change. Here’s where the candidates stand.
Alaska is at the forefront of climate change in the U.S. — it’s warming faster than any other state, and more than 60% of Alaskans say it’s an issue they’re concerned about.
Former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield dies at age 94
Sheffield, a Democrat, served a single term from 1982 to 1986 before a near-impeachment and the 1980s oil crash foiled his re-election chances.