Senate Republicans expand Finance Committee to nine, diminishing power of minority Democrats
Minority Democrats won’t get an extra seat in the expansion, but the committee’s membership could still make for must-watch Gavel coverage.
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House District 1 race certified as a tie, with recount and decision on in-limbo ballot to come
It’s officially a tie, but a recount and a decision about the in-limbo ballot could change that before we reach the tiebreaker.
Single in-limbo ballot reportedly gives Dodge lead in tied race, but race will head to recount regardless
Regardless of the outcome we’re likely in for a lengthy legal battle before the race is decided.
That Turkey Video and a few things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
It’ll never, ever get old.
It’s a tie! House District 1 race—and control of House—could be decided by coin flip.
Turns out every vote (and also properly marking your vote) matters.
Dunleavy’s loyalty-or-resign letters can’t reach every corner of state government, at least right away
In cases where employees are shielded by state law or boards and commissions from at-will firings, it’ll take the new administration a few more steps to reshape state government.
Republicans claim the Senate, but where will they stand on Dunleavy’s campaign promises?
The pieces come together for the next session, but not to rubber-stamp the Governor-elect Dunleavy’s plans.
Kawasaki seals victory in Fairbanks Senate race, House race likely headed to recount
After a rough election night, late-arriving absentee ballots give Democrats a key win.
Friday in the Sun: The Conspiracy Theory edition
Caucus calibrations, right-to-work laws and conspiracy theories. All that and more in the latest installment of Friday in the Sun.
If absentee trends hold true, Republicans could regain leads in Fairbanks legislative races. That’s a big if.
Conventional wisdom says Republicans—who are currently trailing in the count—will hold an advantage in those ballots, but will it be enough? Can we look back to past elections for answers? Or are elections shifting?