Alaska election coverage follows candidates, campaigns, voting mechanics, campaign finance and results at every level of state and local government. Reporting reaches Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Mary Peltola's campaign has filed a lawsuit seeking preliminary absentee ballot information from Alaska's Division of Elections.
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November 5, 2026
Alaska Senate Count Slow as Peltola LeadsAlaska's Senate race remains close as ranked-choice counting continues and a federal lawsuit over same-name candidates was dismissed.
November 4, 2026
Sullivan, Peltola Senate Race Remains UndecidedAlaska's ranked-choice count is still underway, with about three-quarters of votes tallied as the contest is considered a toss-up.
November 4, 2026
Peltola Speaks as Alaska Senate Race Stays OpenMary Peltola addressed supporters at her election night party while ABC News reports the Alaska Senate race has not yet been called.
November 4, 2026
Hill Narrowly Leads Begich in Alaska House RaceIndependent Bill Hill holds a slim preliminary lead over Republican Rep. Nick Begich as tens of thousands of ballots remain uncounted.
November 3, 2026
Alaska Says All Polling Places Open on Election DayState officials said polling sites were open statewide, though confusion over locations arose in two rural villages.
November 2, 2026
Alaska Voters Head to Polls Tuesday, Nov. 3Statewide general election covers governor, U.S. House and Senate, state legislature, and two ballot measures.
October 31, 2026
Alaska Native Leaders Push for Increased Voter TurnoutThe Alaska Federation of Natives scheduled its annual convention to coincide with early voting to boost electoral participation.
October 31, 2026
Alaska Elections Division Requests Governor Race RehearingThe state agency seeks legal clarification on how candidate financial disclosure violations affect gubernatorial eligibility.
October 30, 2026
U.S. Attorney Rescinds Recusal in Alaska Senate CaseThe DOJ seeks a delay in Alaska election certification amid an investigation into alleged efforts to mislead voters.
October 30, 2026
Justice Department Challenges Alaska Election CertificationFederal prosecutors seek to block Alaska election results if candidate names cause voter confusion.
The reporting tracks candidate announcements, primary and general election results, campaign finance disclosures and changes to voting rules and procedures. Alaska's ranked-choice voting system — adopted for statewide and federal races — produces a counting process that extends past election night and draws its own sustained coverage through tabulation and certification. The state's geographic size and the diversity of its communities, from urban Anchorage to remote villages, shape both how campaigns are run and how election administration is organized. Independent and third-party candidates have historically performed better in Alaska than in most states, adding complexity to how race dynamics and results are analyzed.
