Politics Aug 20 With Alaska results, stage is set for fall elections Former state Attorney General Dan Sullivan held off Sarah Palin-backed and 2010 Senate nominee Joe Miller in the Alaska Republican Senate primary, earning the right to take on Democratic incumbent Mark Begich this fall. With the Alaska results, the stage… By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe
Politics Jul 28 100 days out from Election Day It is 100 days until Election Day (well, 99, but who’s counting). There are going to be 15 primaries in August, but the general-election fields in the dozen competitive Senate races are pretty much set. By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe
Politics Jul 06 Democrats up for election try to steer attention away from Washington For Republicans, it's all about tying Democrats to Obama - especially to a health care law that remains unpopular with many Americans. And for Democrats, the election is about just about anything else. By Charles Babington, Associated Press
Politics Nov 19 Stevens’ Defeat Ends Long Political Career, Brings Democrats Closer to 60 Seats With a stunning victory in the Alaska Senate race declared late Tuesday, Democrats took another major step toward their target of reaching a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. By PBS News Hour
Oct 28 After Conviction, Stevens Remains Committed to Re-election as Support Crumbles By PBS News Hour Longtime Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens defiantly stated Tuesday that he intends to win another six-year term in the U.S. Senate next week, despite calls from within his party to step down after being convicted Monday in a federal corruption trial. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch Mixed Feelings Unfold After Alaska Senator’s Indictment Following Sen. Ted Stevens' indictment Thursday on charges of concealing more than $250,000 worth of gifts, two reporters measure the reaction in Alaska and Washington, D.C., and the challenges of the upcoming trial. Continue watching
Jul 29 Alaska Sen. Stevens Indicted in Corruption Probe By PBS News Hour Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, the Senate's longest-serving Republican, has been indicted on seven counts of making false statements about receiving more than $250,000 from an oilfield services company that helped renovate his home. Continue reading