Sean Maguire

On the line is control of both legislative chambers, which can have a significant impact on the types of bills that become law and how the Legislature works with Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

Polls opened across the state Tuesday morning, but not in St. George and Wales. Polls are open statewide until 8 p.m.

Polls open on Election Day across Alaska at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Supporters of the election system are focused on keeping open primaries. Opponents say ranked choice voting is complicated and convoluted.

Anchorage and Juneau schools appear to face the biggest hit, but education officials warn the impacts could be felt more widely.

Begich and Peltola have busy weekends planned ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

Republicans have largely been unwilling to serve in a caucus with Eastman, arguing that he’s an obstructionist and likely to attack and deride his GOP colleagues.

Alaska’s senior US senator said she would vote for a candidate for president, but she declined to say who.

On the 142nd anniversary of the Angoon Bombardment in Southeast Alaska, the Navy formally apologized for the unprovoked attack.

A growing number of residents in Southcentral Alaska have voted against retaining judges, which has caused concerns for some in Alaska’s legal profession.

The ranked choice voting tabulation is scheduled for Nov. 20, but this year, it won’t be livestreamed.

The election bill would have removed a requirement for a witness signature on absentee ballots.

Republican Nick Begich raised doubts about President Biden’s victory in 2020. Incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola declined to say whether she would vote for Kamala Harris.

Former Democratic state Rep. Grier Hopkins won by less 1%. He will be sworn in at an Oct. 24 Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly meeting.

A mailer will be sent out to correct the error.