JUNEAU – Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation to make it easier and more efficient to cast a ballot in Alaska. House Bill 115, sponsored by Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage), adds a permanent absentee ballot option to Alaska’s existing absentee voting system. “Exercising the right to vote is key to a strong […]
ANCHORAGE — The Alaskans for Better Elections ballot committee started a statewide collection of signatures to be certified after a judge’s ruling on October 23rd, 2019. Wednesday, the Alaskans for Better Elections turned in over 41,000 signatures exceeding the 28,368 signatures needed to get onto the ballot. This submission marks the first step to […]
Tuesday, tens of thousands of Alaskans raised their voices to protect wild salmon and the rivers they call home. While Ballot Measure 1 did not garner enough votes to pass, Alaskans across political and geographic boundaries united in support of stronger salmon habitat protections through the ballot initiative. “Despite being outspent by a corporate misinformation […]
JUNEAU, AK- On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott resigned his office, and Governor Walker appointed Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson as Lieutenant Governor. Mr. Mallott’s sudden resignation has prompted questions about the upcoming statewide general election on November 6, 2018, at which Mr. Mallott appears as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Although Election Day […]