Fairbanks voters likely to re-elect conservative Mayor Jim Matherly
It was a pretty good night for conservative candidates in the Fairbanks area.
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Ahead of local election, Fairbanks Mayor Matherly says he’d support anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’
Matherly vetoed an ordinance that would have extended equal protections to the LGBTQ community.
Kathryn Dodge’s fundraising far outpaces Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly a month ahead of election
Dodge’s fundraising is far higher than recent campaigns for Fairbanks mayor.
After close race for House, Kathryn Dodge announces run for Fairbanks mayor
Dodge came within a vote and a coin toss of an Alaska House seat last year.
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.