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State of the Race: Polling-informed gubernatorial power rankings

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
A lot has happened since the last power rankings of the race for the next governor of Alaska.
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Sullivan refuses to accept his share of the blame for Sullivan Shutdown

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is campaigning for reelection, refuses to admit that he is part of the problem in Washington, D.C.
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Galvanized by success in national elections, progressives turn up the heat on Begich, Sullivan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
A food drive outside Begich's office featured fiery condemnations of the Republican and his party.
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Poll: Democrats have a good shot in Alaska’s governor’s – even if it isn’t Peltola on the ballot

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Democrats could win the race for Alaska's governor in 2026, even if they're not running one of the state’s most-liked politicians in former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Economy Victoria Petersen -
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.
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Polling: It’s Peltola’s choice for 2026 elections

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola hasn’t made anything official for the 2026 elections, but she has some good options.
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There’s no good time to halt SNAP benefits, but now is particularly bad

Cartoon Matt Acuña Buxton -
More than 66,000 Alaskans are set to lose access to federally backed food aid this weekend.
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State asks Alaska Supreme Court to roll back abortion access

Health Matt Acuña Buxton -
Since 2021, Alaskans have had more options to seek abortion care, but a case before the Alaska Supreme Court could change that.
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Trump claims China could finance Alaska oil and gas projects

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Donald Trump claimed Thursday that China might get in on the act.
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Trump excluded Murkowski, sided with Sullivan on federal court judge pick

Courts Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he has a “red line” that no Alaska federal judge nominees are allowed to cross.
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