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Alaskans to decide future of ranked choice voting
Elections and votingThe August primary exposed practical problems with Alaska’s changed voting system before voters decide its future.
The Ballot Alaska News DeskSep 21, 2026
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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
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
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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