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Daily political news from Alaska
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Alaska, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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News · AK
The phrase is being used to question whether political figures answer to Alaskans or powerful interests outside the state.
Candidate profile · AK
Democratic incumbent Ted Eischeid is running in Alaska State House District 22 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · AK
Democratic incumbent Andi Story is the only candidate listed in the uncontested 2026 race for Alaska House District 3.
News · AK
The August primary exposed practical problems with Alaska’s changed voting system before voters decide its future.
Candidate profile · AK
Democratic incumbent Andrew Gray is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Alaska House District 20.
News · AK
The measure, the 14th Begich-sponsored bill to pass the House, would clarify protections for traditional Alaska Native handicrafts.
News · AK
Six of Rep. Nick Begich’s 14 House-passed bills became law, with measures covering Native lands, veterans and federal benefits.
News · AK
The 2021 letter praised President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 policies and called on Congress to pursue 100% clean energy.
Candidate profile · AK
Republican incumbent Chuck Kopp is running unopposed in Alaska House District 10 in the 2026 general election.
Explainer · AK
A plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
Explainer · AK
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, checking registration and preparing to vote in Alaska.
Candidate profile · AK
Dutchess is listed with the N label in the contested 2026 general election for Alaska’s U.S. House seat.
Candidate profile · AK
Mary Peltola is a Democrat in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House race, which includes 13 listed candidates.
Candidate profile · AK
Reece Roberts, listed with the designation NON, is among 13 candidates in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
News · AK
Primary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.
Candidate profile · AK
Democrat David Bryan Leslie is running for the U.S. Senate in Alaska’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.