Democrat wins Alaska’s governor’s office after infighting among Trump-backed Republicans
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won Alaska’s gubernatorial election, defeating Republican Bernadette Wilson, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The result puts the governor’s office back in Democratic hands. The Associated Press called the race Friday evening local time. Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state lawmaker, will be Alaska’s first Democratic governor since 1998. The campaign was an […]
Peltola increases her narrow lead over Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race as counting continues
Alaska’s closely contested Senate race is expected to see another release of vote totals Tuesday night. Monday’s count widened Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s lead over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan to 2,517 first-choice votes. As of Tuesday midday Eastern time, Peltola had 48.6%, or 106,321 votes, while Sullivan had 47.5%, or 103,804. If no candidate clears […]
Dunleavy says Alaska’s voting system is “very confusing” as an extremely close Senate race remains on hold
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state’s voting process is “very confusing” and cautions that the close Senate contest between Democratic nominee Mary Peltola and Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan may not be settled for days or even weeks. “It’s very close, the numbers,” Dunleavy said Sunday on WABC Radio’s “The Cats Roundtable.” He pointed to […]
Report: Alaska’s Second Dan Sullivan Departures Hometown Shortly Before Election
Daniel J. Sullivan, an independent candidate for the Alaska Senate, reportedly left his hometown just days before the election, as per CBS News. A former student informed CBS that she spotted the retired teacher on a flight from Petersburg to Anchorage on Monday. This occurred just two days prior to when the New York Times […]
DOJ Expands Its ‘Active Criminal Investigation’ of Alaska’s 2nd Dan Sullivan
Investigation Into Alaska Senate Ballot Candidate Federal prosecutors are looking into how Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. ended up on the U.S. Senate ballot in Alaska alongside Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. There are expectations of grand jury subpoenas as the investigation focuses on potential violations of voters’ rights. According to Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, […]
Republican senator and former House Democrat advance from Alaska’s mixed primary despite interference from the far left
Alaska’s Senate Race Advances After Primary In Alaska’s recent nonpartisan jungle primary, four candidates have emerged for the upcoming general election, which might play a crucial role in determining the future of the U.S. Senate this November. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and former Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) will be joined by two other candidates in […]
Alaska’s attempt to confiscate a pilot’s plane due to a six-pack of beer goes to the Supreme Court
Supreme Court to Review Alaska Pilot’s Aircraft Seizure Case On Monday, the Supreme Court decided to hear a case involving an Alaska bush pilot. The pilot, Kenneth Juppi, argues that state authorities unlawfully attempted to seize his $95,000 plane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer onto a flight to a dry village. Juppi […]
Previous revenue commissioner violated state law in managing Alaska’s savings, review concludes.
Investigation Uncovers Breaches in Alaska Investment Decisions Last summer, an investigation prompted by Governor Mike Dunleavy found that former Alaska Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum strayed from established national guidelines. The inquiry revealed he skipped crucial due diligence when allocating millions from state savings into private equity funds. WilmerHale, a law firm based in Washington, D.C., […]
Trump’s plan to maximize Alaska’s energy resources for national security
Alaska’s Energy Potential Alaska is positioned as a significant energy hub for the United States, playing a crucial role in energy independence, economic growth, and national security. Holding about half of the nation’s coal resources, the state ranks fourth in proven crude oil reserves and second in natural gas reserves, trailing only Texas. On his […]
Trump’s plan to harness Alaska’s energy resources for national security purposes
Alaska’s Energy Potential Alaska is a key player in America’s energy landscape, showcasing vast resources that can enhance economic stability and national security. This state contains a significant portion of the nation’s energy reserves, boasting half of the US coal resources, the fourth-largest crude oil reserves, and the second-largest natural gas reserves after Texas. When […]