Where House Races and Organization Stand Heading Into Election Day
Make no mistake, election day on Tuesday will decide control of Alaska’s state house.
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Can Democrats Take Power In The State House Next Year?
Now that all of the candidates for State House have filed we can take a look at which races will have the greatest impact on how the State House organizes its leadership for the next two-year session. Are we likely to see the continued reign of a Republican majority or do the Democrats have a chance of taking control?
State House races we’re already watching (Districts 21-40)
This article covers select races in districts 21-40. Past articles addressed House districts 1-20 and all Senate districts.
6 Things That Latest Fundraising Numbers Tell Us
The latest round of campaign finance disclosures are out, and they matter. A lot. Candidates, parties, and flacks are all full o’ bluster and spin about their campaigns and their performance, but pesky statutorily-required campaign finance reports give citizens an unspun window into exactly where things stand. No one can hide from the numbers. They are cold, precise, and ultimately unflinching. To paraphrase the great football coach Bill Parcells, you are what your fundraising numbers say you are.
Friday In The Sun (October 30)
AK GOP’s new girl goes after Giessel, Ira sign trolls Croft, and everyone is running in the valley. Its Friday in the Sun!!!!!