It’s official. Marna Sanford secures victory in close Fairbanks Borough race
Her victory cements what was a banner day for female candidates in Alaska’s local elections.
Women in Politics
Women absolutely dominated Alaska’s local elections this week
When given the choice between a female and male candidate, Alaskans overwhelmingly went with the women.
Women are running for every office in the Fairbanks borough and city. That’s a first.
Fairbanks borough voters have the opportunity to elect an assembly that comes the closest in the borough’s history to matching the gender demographics of the community.
Friday in the Sun (June 15): Women in Politics edition
The good, the bad and the ugly of being a woman in the Alaska political world.