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politics1 year ago

Begich Claims Victory in Alaska House Race Amid Ongoing Ballot Count

Republican Nick Begich III has declared victory in Alaska's U.S. House race, leading incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola by over two percentage points with 9,000 ballots left to count. The final result may be determined by ranked choice voting. Meanwhile, a ballot measure to repeal Alaska's open primaries and ranked choice voting system is narrowly contested, with a 50.1% to 49.9% split. The remaining ballots will be counted by Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump is leading in Alaska's presidential vote, and a new majority coalition is forming in the Alaska House.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#mary-peltola#nick-begich
politics1 year ago

Begich Leads in Alaska Congressional Race as Vote Count Nears Completion

Republican Nick Begich III leads in the race for Alaska's U.S. House seat against incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola, with 93% of precincts reporting. Begich has 49.8% of the vote to Peltola's 45.4%, but ranked choice voting may still play a role in the final outcome. Begich, endorsed by Donald Trump, aims to bring a Republican voice to Congress from Alaska. The race has seen significant national attention and funding, with over $28 million spent to influence the outcome.

via Alaska Public Media News|
#alaska#election-2024#mary-peltola
politics1 year ago

Alaska's 2024 Election: Early Results Show Tight Races

Republican Nick Begich III leads incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola by 5 percentage points in the race for Alaska's U.S. House seat, with 73% of precincts reporting. Begich, endorsed by Donald Trump, aims to bring Alaska's voice to Washington, D.C. The race, a key battleground, has seen significant spending from political groups. If no candidate secures over 50% of the vote, ranked choice tabulation will determine the winner on November 20. Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, urges patience as final results are awaited.

via Alaska Public Media News|
#alaska#election-2024#mary-peltola
politics2 years ago

"Nick Begich's Second Bid to Unseat Incumbent Democrat in Alaska's U.S. House Race"

Republican Nick Begich, a prominent activist in Alaska, has announced his candidacy for Congress, potentially setting up a rematch against incumbent Democrat Mary Peltola. Begich previously ran in the 2022 special and general elections, coming in third behind Peltola and Sarah Palin. Republicans have targeted Alaska's sole House seat as a key objective in the 2024 election. Begich's family has a strong political legacy in the state, with his uncle serving as Anchorage's mayor and U.S. senator, and his grandfather as a former member of Congress.

via POLITICO|
#alaska#house-seat#mary-peltola