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State Overview
Capital
Juneau
Population
733,000
Electoral Votes
3
Governor
Mike Dunleavy (Republican)
House Delegation
1 Democrat
State Leadership
Governor
Mike Dunleavy
RepublicanU.S. Senators
- Lisa Murkowski
- Dan Sullivan
House Delegation
1 Democrat
Congressional Districts: 1
State Legislature
The Senate is controlled by a bipartisan coalition; Republicans control the House
Elections Snapshot
Next Major Election
November 2026 General
Electoral Votes
3
Congressional Districts
1
Local News from Alaska
Education
Palmer Parents Rally for Local Control of School Libraries
The Mat-Su School Board reaffirms its commitment to parental rights and library transparency, standing firm against outside pressure to remove oversight.
Palmer · Jul 20, 2026
Education
Palmer Families Stand Firm for Fairness for Transgender Athletes in Sports
Palmer residents rallied at the Mat-Su School Board meeting to defend girls' athletics, reaffirming the community's commitment to biological sex-based
Palmer · Jul 18, 2026
Local Government
Ketchikan Assembly Debates Cruise Ship Fees to Shield Local Taxpayers
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly is exploring ways to use cruise ship passenger fees to fund critical infrastructure and provide relief for local
Ketchikan · Jul 16, 2026
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