Politics Aug 19 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz
Politics Aug 19 Progressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's… By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Nation Aug 18 Watch 4:28 The growing debate over big money influence in American politics Voters in Alaska are considering a ballot measure that aims to reduce the influence of big-money donors in state and local elections. It’s part of a wider conversation about money in politics, sparked by a Supreme Court decision that struck… By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson
Politics Aug 18 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more Tuesday's contests will help shape the fiercely contested midterms this fall to determine control of Congress, where Republicans have a narrow edge, and offer a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term. By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Politics Aug 18 Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary Alaska voters are choosing candidates for November's general election in a series of primary contests Tuesday, including a U.S. Senate race that will be among the most closely watched in the nation this fall. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Aug 17 Live Results: Alaska midterm primaries Alaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders Tuesday for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected to play a pivotal role in determining which party will hold a majority in the chamber next year. Continue reading
Jun 27 Man with same name as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press The judge ruled that the division’s decision to exclude Dan J. Sullivan because his candidacy was not “in good faith” was not based on the Constitution, Alaska law or the division’s own regulations. Continue reading
Jun 15 Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press A top Alaska election official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s primary ballot in August. Continue reading
Jun 09 The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race says candidacy is not a sham By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone" in the crowded primary race. Continue reading
May 29 3 climbers died, 1 rescued after falling near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley By Becky Bohrer, John Seewer, Associated Press The four climbers were part of a seven-person Latvian mountaineering expedition traversing a route known for its exposed sections where many injuries and deaths have occurred over the years when they fell Wednesday, the National Park Service has said. Continue reading