AKLEG Day 42: House establishes tribal affairs committee, skepticism over PFD repayment builds
Legislators are worried that repaying dividends would put the remaining fund at risk and shrink future PFDs.
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Court denies state’s request to hurry House District 1 lawsuit as LeBon joins suit
The state’s right to argue that House District 1 race will impact the landscape of the House, but it’s not entirely convincing that a week isn’t enough time for the legislators to organize.
Dodge plans appeal of results in pivotal House District 1 race
The precise scope of the legal challenge is not immediately clear, but the Dodge legal team has already outlined at least two ballots they believe should be counted.
Update: Republican LeBon wins by one after initial review of challenged votes in key tied race
Election law gives candidates five days from the recount to file a legal challenge.
Dodge legal team: Two votes—including loose ‘mystery’ ballot—must be counted in tied House District 1 race
The legal battle for House District 1 is starting to take shape.
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.
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.
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.
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?