Though elections officials are still compiling statistics from the vote, political advisers, pollers and independent observers say there are five early lessons from Alaska’s first ranked choice election.
Politics
Palin, Begich both stay in general-election House race after special-election loss
Both Republicans in the Nov. 8 general-election race to succeed the late Rep. Don Young declined to drop out of the race Monday.
Kurka calls on Pierce to resign from governor’s race, citing unconfirmed harassment claim
If Pierce and his running mate quit before Tuesday, Kurka would fill the No. 4 spot in the general election.
Mary Peltola goes home to the Kuskokwim
If Peltola wins, she’ll be the first Alaska Native person ever elected to Congress. But right now, all she wants to do is fish.
Secret investigation preceded Alaska governor candidate’s resignation as mayor
Kenai borough officials have declined to say whether the investigation involved Mayor Charlie Pierce.
Alaska primary count is done, as near-record voting sets fields for ranked choice election
The outcome of the special election to fill the remainder of Don Young’s term will be announced on Wednesday.