Alaska elections official says 5th place finisher can’t fill vacancy on US House ballot. Sweeney campaign disagrees.
The dispute is likely to go to court.
Gross, a top four candidate for US House, calls it quits
Al Gross is out, possibly allowing Tara Sweeney to advance in the special election.
Peltola keeps 4th place in latest US House ballot count
The AP has now called the race for Democrat Mary Peltola, too.
Special election results prompt losing candidates to consider dropping out of regular US House election, too
Finishers outside the top four in the special primary are pondering dropping out of the regular election.
About 1 in 8 rural Alaska ballots have been rejected in special primary, raising red flags with lawmakers
The rejection percentage varies starkly by region. In areas near Bethel, it’s the highest, at around 17%. That means about 1 in every 6 ballots were rejected — with the votes not counted.
It’s still Palin, Begich, Gross and Peltola in Alaska US House race
If that order holds, those four will advance to the special general ballot in August.
As a test, Alaska’s special US House primary may be too special
A by-mail special election may not be a true test of Alaska's new open primary
Palin, Begich, Gross and Peltola are top 4 in early results from Alaska’s special US House election
The Division of Elections counted the first batch of ballots on Saturday night – 48,000 of the more than 125,000 ballots cast.
Palin, a Republican, has about 33% of the votes counted so far. She’s followed by Nick Begich, also a Republican, who took 17% and independent Al Gross with 15%.
Who will make the top four? US House candidates in Alaska have one more day to appeal to voters.
The special primary election for U.S. House ends Saturday, and it's still far from certain which candidates will move on to the general election in August.
Nick Begich lent his campaign $650,000. Here’s why that makes ethics watchdogs shudder.
Post-election fundraising can look like "legalized bribery," critics say.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on banning assault weapons
In their own words.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on developing Alaska’s natural resources
Candidates answer four questions, including whether there should be oil development in ANWR and whether the Roadless Rule should apply to the Tongass National Forest.
Election filing deadline reveals crowded statewide races
Dozens of Alaskans are running for statewide office but most legislative races have fewer than five candidates
Palin leads the race for cash in Alaska US House election
Former Gov. Sarah Palin is ahead of the field in campaign fundraising. But a rival has surpassed her by tapping his personal wealth.
In-person voting is underway in Alaska’s special primary election. Here’s what to know.
Ballots have been mailed out to registered voters, but if you’d rather vote in person, you can go to one of 170 voting sites.
In Alaska’s crowded US House race, abortion stance sets candidates apart
When it comes to abortion, Alaska U.S. House candidates are all over the map.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on abortion rights
In their own words.
Alaska Senate President Peter Micciche says he won’t seek reelection
The Division of Elections currently shows three other candidates for the Senate seat, including Tuckerman Babcock, a former Republican state party chair.
How the battle over Alaska’s legislative districts landed in court
The state’s high court agreed with an earlier Superior Court decision and wrote that the Redistricting Board “engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering."
Alaska Supreme Court finds Republican gerrymander in Anchorage districts, orders new map
The decision almost certainly ends Alaska’s redistricting process for 2022.