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Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting set up a new kind of legislative race

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Under reforms approved by voters in 2020, Alaska has abandoned the traditional semi-closed partisan primaries in favor of open primaries that send the top four finishers to the general election regardless of political affiliation.
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Dunleavy spends state money promoting new Facebook data mining ‘petition’ campaigns on education

News Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is spending state money on another data mining expedition on Facebook, claiming he has petitions on parental rights and education reform.
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The race for Alaska’s Legislature is set

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
Of the 50 Alaska Legislature races on this year’s ballot, all but eight will be contested.
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Trump conviction doesn’t dampen Alaska Republican congressional candidates’ support

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Ten people have registered so far to run for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Big shake-ups as legislative candidate filing nears

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The filing window for the 50 legislative races on this year’s ballot closes at 5 p.m. this Saturday.
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Several legislative rematches could reshape the Alaska Legislature

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
From razor-thin margins to potential rematches, Alaska gears up for a pivotal election cycle that could reshape the Alaska Legislature.
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Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources in response to global warming, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
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Eight young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline

Environment James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
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Biden administration advances bid to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered or threatened

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Experts say that the conservation group’s request, if granted, could force restrictions not just on salmon fishermen but also on activity that affects river habitat, like road and residential construction.
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Judicial Council recommends Alaskans keep all judges, including figure behind correspondence ruling

Education James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Adolf Zeman is only one of 19 judges that will be on the November general election ballot, but he’s received the lion’s share of attention.
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