Alaska Supreme Court rules Senate map for Anchorage unconstitutional and ‘political gerrymander’ | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that a map of state Senate districts for Anchorage is unconstitutional and that it constitutes “political gerrymander,” and has upheld a lower court’s ruling that it must be redrawn. According to a ruling published Friday, the boundaries for Senate District K set by the Alaska […]
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Alaska redistricting board approves new political borders, but legal challenges are expected | #alaska | #politics
Alaska Redistricting Board member Nicole Borromeo raises a concern to members of the board as they work to finalize Anchorage legislative district boundaries before it goes to public testimony and a board vote during their meeting in Anchorage on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Under Alaska’s constitution, a five-member board must redraw the boundaries of Alaska’s […]
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Alaska Supreme Court orders use of interim map for elections | National Politics | #alaska | #politics
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court said Tuesday that it affirmed a lower court ruling that the board tasked with redrawing the state’s political boundaries “again engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering” and ordered the use of a new map for this year’s elections. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews in his ruling last week […]
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The political assassination of Angela Rodell | #alaska | #politics
By Andrew Halcro Updated: December 13, 2021 Published: December 13, 2021 “With All Due Respect” is a podcast featuring Andrew Halcro with strong opinions about Alaska politics, life and entertainment. It can be heard here and wherever you listen to podcasts, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Special edition: Episode 45 (16:47) Angela Rodell […]
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