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Alaska

Nonpartisan open primaries let Alaskans choose values over party • Alaska Beacon | #alaska | #politics

In 2022, Alaska voters for the first time used nonpartisan open primaries to choose candidates for the general election. Every voter, regardless of political registration, received the same ballot. And every ballot listed every candidate in every race. In this style of primary, voters could support a mix of Republicans, Democrats, independents and third-party candidates, […]

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A one on one with Les Gara | Politics | #alaska | #politics

“Everyone deserves a chance in the world,” Les Gara, Democratic candidate for governor, said. Public education funding, renewable energy and Alaska’s fish runs are some of the top campaign issues he touched on during an interview with the News-Miner. Gara’s favorite part of the campaign is getting out and talking with people, he said. “I […]

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Alaska voters say they’re worried about climate change. Here’s where the candidates stand. | #alaska | #politics

Students made signs with slogans condemning a lack of political action on climate change, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) 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. Alaska Public Media sent […]

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Gubernatorial hopefuls take the stage in Fairbanks | Politics | #alaska | #politics

When Bill Walker, an independent, and Les Gara, a Democrat, were asked for their No. 2 choice on the ranked choice voting ballot, the gubernatorial hopefuls pointed to each other. Both have roots in Fairbanks. Walker was born here. When Gara moved to Alaska, it was to Fairbanks first. They are two of four men […]

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Two Alaska governor candidates report big Outside donations. Another had more small, in-state gifts | #alaska | #politics

The U.S. House primary special election was primarily conducted by mail, however voters could also cast their ballot in person at more than 100 sites across the state. (Photo by Katie Basile/KYUK) It’s campaign season in Alaska, and candidates for state offices recently had to report the contributions they’ve received. The amount of cash individuals can […]