Politics Aug 26 Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace her late brother in U.S. Senate By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Politics Aug 26 Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall. By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Nation Aug 21 2 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers among 8 killed in small plane crash in Alaska The twin-engine Cessna 441 had taken off from Anchorage and was headed for the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport about 450 miles west when it crashed around midday Thursday. By Becky Bohrer, Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Aug 19 Watch 7:46 What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November An upset win by a progressive candidate leads a host of headlines from Tuesday's primaries. In the Senate primary, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon trounced more moderate Democrat Alex Vindman, even though he spent far more money. In Alaska, Democrat… 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
Aug 18 Watch 4:28 The growing debate over big money influence in American politics By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson 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… Continue watching
Aug 18 What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more By Jill Colvin, Mike Catalini, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 18 Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's U.S. Senate primary By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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