Alaska

Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections

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JUNEAU, Alaska — The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections official said is unusually high. The letters have raised concerns among some state lawmakers, including one who said some constituents who received them … Read more

Woman attacked, injured by bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs in Alaska

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A woman was attacked and injured by a bear while hiking with a friend and three dogs in southern Alaska, authorities said.  The attack happened Saturday at around 5:30 p.m. local time, according to Anchorage Police, as the woman hiked along what the Alaska Department of Fish and Game called “a social trail” in an … Read more

Alaska wants to seize a pilot’s plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an Alaska bush pilot’s claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village. The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, sued to block his plane’s seizure after he was convicted … Read more

Exclusive: Dan Sullivan saga in Alaska Senate race under investigation

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. ‘Everybody should be able to participate’: Advocate for open primaries 05:43 Thousands need medical attention from ‘already overwhelmed’ Venezuelan healthcare system: Aid worker 06:09 Now Playing Exclusive: Dan Sullivan saga in Alaska Senate race under investigation 00:56 UP NEXT Expect … Read more

The Dan Sullivan saga in the Alaska Senate race is under investigation, sources say

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State and federal prosecutors in Alaska are investigating whether the campaign for a U.S. Senate candidate who has the same name as the Republican incumbent could be part of a conspiracy to confuse voters, two people with knowledge of the investigations told NBC News. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, … Read more

Court keeps ‘Decoy Dan’ on Alaska ballot as expert warns ranked-choice system creates voter ‘traps’

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Meuser says Senate must act on SAVE Act after Trump urges House Republicans to stop blocking agenda Pennsylvania Congressman Dan Meuser provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing political gridlock in the House, specifically concerning Republican hardliners stalling activity to push for the SAVE America Act. He highlights President Donald Trump’s urgent call for House … Read more

Man with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan can appear on GOP primary ballot, state’s Supreme Court rules

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The battle of the Dan Sullivans is on.  The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan can challenge the sitting lawmaker in the state’s GOP Senate primary in August. The high court upheld a ruling from a lower court judge that cleared the way for … Read more

Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot

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JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered elections officials to place him on the August primary ballot. The ruling came hours after the court heard arguments and … Read more

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan’s primary challenger who has the same name is eligible for ballot, judge rules

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A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the … Read more