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Kreiss-Tomkins signed 2021 Biden, clean-energy letter
Energy and environmentThe 2021 letter praised President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 policies and called on Congress to pursue 100% clean energy.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 16, 2026
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News · AK
House passes Alaska Native handicraft bill H.R. 6021
Elections and votingThe measure cleared the U.S. House, becoming Rep. Nick Begich’s 14th bill to pass the chamber.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 16, 2026
News · AK
Begich marks 14th bill to pass U.S. House
Elections and votingThe House approved a 14th bill from Rep. Nick Begich during his first term, moving the measure to the next stage of the federal process.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Chuck Kopp
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Chuck Kopp is running unopposed in Alaska House District 10 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AK
Alaska legalizes safe haven baby boxes
Health careGov. Mike Dunleavy signed a law allowing newborns up to 21 days old to be surrendered through approved baby boxes.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 15, 2026
News · AK
Alaska artist designs 2026 election pamphlet covers
Elections and votingThe project also includes “I Voted” sticker designs, but it is not tied to a candidate, campaign or specific election contest.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 15, 2026
Explainer · AK
Voter guide: Alaska 2026 general election
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for following Alaska’s 2026 election calendar, reviewing the ballot, registering and preparing to vote.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 14, 2026
News · AK
Alaska approves baby boxes in Safe Haven expansion
Elections and votingAlaska has approved the use of baby boxes through a bill expanding the state’s Safe Haven policy.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 13, 2026
Explainer · AK
Voter guide to Alaska’s 2026 general election
Elections and votingAlaska voters should confirm election dates, ballot contents, registration details and voting instructions before casting a ballot in 2026.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 13, 2026
Explainer · AK
Alaska 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, reviewing the ballot, checking registration and preparing to vote in Alaska.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 12, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Jim C Mcdermott: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile
Elections and votingLibertarian Jim C Mcdermott is among 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s 2026 U.S. House general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 11, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Lady Donna Dutchess: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile
Elections and votingDutchess is listed with the N label in the contested 2026 general election for Alaska’s U.S. House seat.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Melanie A. Salazar: Alaska U.S. House candidate profile
Elections and votingSalazar, listed with the designation NON, is one of 13 candidates in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House general election.
The Ballot Alaska DeskSep 10, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Dan Sullivan
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Dan Sullivan is one of 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s Nov. 3, 2026, U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Mary Peltola
Elections and votingMary Peltola is a Democrat in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House race, which includes 13 listed candidates.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Hafner Eric in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. House race
Elections and votingDemocrat Hafner Eric is among 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s contested U.S. House general election on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Nicholas Iii Begich: 2026 U.S. House candidate
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Nicholas Iii Begich is one of 12 candidates in Alaska’s contested 2026 U.S. House general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 6, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Reece Roberts for Alaska U.S. Senate
Elections and votingReece Roberts, listed with the designation NON, is among 13 candidates in Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 6, 2026
News · AK
Dan J. Sullivan remains on Alaska’s U.S. Senate ballot
Elections and votingThe Petersburg candidate kept his ballot place after finishing third in Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 2, 2026
News · AK
Alaska primary points to possible 2027 coalitions
Elections and votingPrimary results have focused attention on whether coalitions will organize both chambers of the Alaska Legislature in 2027.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 2, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: Daniel J Sullivan
Elections and votingRepublican Daniel J Sullivan is one of 13 candidates listed for Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskSep 1, 2026
Candidate profile · AK
Candidate profile: David Bryan Leslie
Elections and votingDemocrat David Bryan Leslie is running for the U.S. Senate in Alaska’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskAug 31, 2026
News · AK
Democratic candidate suspends Alaska governor campaign
Elections and votingA Democratic candidate has paused campaigning for Alaska governor, changing the field as the election process continues.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskAug 29, 2026
News · AK
Report: Ballot Measure 1 gains support in Alaska count
Elections and votingA new report says votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1 increased, but the supplied information does not include totals or the count’s status.
The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026
News · AK
Reported vote shift favors Alaska Ballot Measure 1
Elections and votingA report says support increased for a measure described as reinstating Alaska campaign contribution limits, though no vote totals were provided.
The Ballot Alaska DeskAug 20, 2026