
The Latest: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm losses
Read full article: The Latest: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm lossesPresident Donald Trump seems more concerned with his Washington beautification projects than his party’s midterm election wipeout.

Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
Read full article: Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulationsAlaskans have settled in to await more results for key races on the general election ballot that are not yet called.

Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
Read full article: Which Senate, governors races are still uncalled by The Associated PressJust a handful of races for Senate and governor have not yet been called by The Associated Press as of noon Eastern time on Wednesday.

Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing
Read full article: Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbingPresident Donald Trump reacted to Republicans' midterm election losses by showcasing the new White House ballroom.

Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that means
Read full article: Justice Department has sent target letters in Alaska Senate criminal probe. Here's what that meansThe Justice Department has escalated its investigation over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent, issuing a letter to a prominent Democratic attorney in Washington and others that they may be targets of the criminal inquiry.

Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation
Read full article: Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nationThis midterm election will be remembered not just for the stunning number of losses Democrats handed to President Donald Trump and Republicans but for a wave of historic firsts across the country.

The Latest: Trump says at Iowa rally he'd love for Haley Stevens to switch parties
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says at Iowa rally he'd love for Haley Stevens to switch partiesPresident Donald Trump is closing out the last days of the volatile midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, two states he has handily won in the past.

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
Read full article: Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent losesA federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses.

Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
Read full article: Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'Alaska’s Republican-run state government is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump’s direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state’s pivotal U.S. Senate race.

In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidates
Read full article: In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidatesPresident Donald Trump has called for the prosecution of a Democratic Senate candidate whose campaign reportedly put a man with the same name as Alaska's Republican senator on that state's ballot.

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidate
Read full article: Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidateThe U.S. Department of Justice is pushing for a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots to investigate potential voter confusion, while federal officials confirmed the existence of a criminal probe over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent.

The Latest: Justice Department looks to separate Alaska ballots that rank Dan J. Sullivan
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department looks to separate Alaska ballots that rank Dan J. SullivanThe top federal prosecutor in Alaska is confirming the existence of a criminal investigation related to an alleged scheme to confuse voters by putting a Senate candidate on the ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan.

The Latest: DOJ subpoenas California officials in escalation of local election scrutiny
Read full article: The Latest: DOJ subpoenas California officials in escalation of local election scrutinyThe Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration.

Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
Read full article: Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigationDemocratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent.

Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversy
Read full article: Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversyPresident Donald Trump is calling for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.

Trump in Ohio and Obama in Georgia make closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states
Read full article: Trump in Ohio and Obama in Georgia make closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal statesFormer President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump have both rallied for their parties ahead of the midterm elections.

The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
Read full article: The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mountPresident Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and statehouses across the country.

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash
Read full article: Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crashAlaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries Saturday in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop, her campaign said.

Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
Read full article: Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate raceAttorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses the race.

Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
Read full article: Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate raceThe major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explained
Read full article: What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explainedPresident Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to block the results of a midterm election in Alaska.

The Latest: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving post after a rocky start
Read full article: The Latest: Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving post after a rocky startWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the role after a brief and rough tenure as President Donald Trump’s chief spokesperson.

Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
Read full article: Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debateAlaska’s major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over Iran and consumer prices during a televised debate in the high-stakes contest that could play into control of the chamber.

The Latest: Trump looks to boost Republicans in Arizona and Montana during campaign rallies
Read full article: The Latest: Trump looks to boost Republicans in Arizona and Montana during campaign ralliesPresident Donald Trump’s midterm roadshow to rally the GOP is visiting swing-state Arizona and a Republican-leaning U.S. House district in Montana.

Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple
Read full article: Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simpleU.S. President Donald Trump says “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland.

A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majority
Read full article: A small-town Alaska fisherman has Republicans on the defensive as they try to keep US House majorityBill Hill is running for Congress as an independent in Alaska and he's positioning himself as a working-class candidate who can relate to people's frustrations with high fuel and other costs.

Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race
Read full article: Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight racePresident Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska.

'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contest
Read full article: 'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contestThe most biting insult in Alaska politics is to be accused of being aligned with the “Lower 48."

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true
Read full article: Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not trueDemocrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas.

Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Read full article: Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primaryAlaska’s primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how voters select their candidates.

Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day events
Read full article: Midterm elections head into the home stretch as candidates hit Labor Day eventsCandidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades.

Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
Read full article: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm messagePresident Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity.

Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primaryAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola have advanced to November’s general election.

The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governor
Read full article: The Latest: Byron Donalds and David Jolly will compete to replace Ron DeSantis as Florida governorVoters in the Alabama, Florida, and Wyoming primary are deciding which candidates to advance to the general election in races for governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House.

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
Read full article: Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in FloridaDemocratic voters have elevated a progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Donald Trump, won the GOP nomination as he vies to become the first Black governor of the state.

Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in November
Read full article: Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in NovemberAlaska Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola have advanced to November’s general election.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alaska’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alaska’s state primaryAlaska voters will narrow down a long list of contenders for a competitive U.S. Senate seat that’s expected to play a pivotal role in determining which party will hold a majority in the chamber next year.

To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Read full article: To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopefulMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him.

Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Read full article: Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegationA new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority.

Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
Read full article: Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rulesAn Alaska judge has ruled that 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.

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read full article: Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanA top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.

The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham
Read full article: The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a shamAlaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.”.

GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Read full article: GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about itRepublican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is accusing one of his opponents in the Alaska primary — another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan — of working with Democrats to boost the chances of his main rival, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.

Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A
Read full article: Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&ASenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects President Donald Trump to interfere with the midterm elections.

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error
Read full article: Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for errorSenate Democrats are expressing optimism they'll be able to flip the chamber this year after it looked all but impossible last year.

NTSB: Heavy plane, drag from antlers contributed to crash that killed ex-Rep Mary Peltola's husband
Read full article: NTSB: Heavy plane, drag from antlers contributed to crash that killed ex-Rep Mary Peltola's husbandFederal investigators say a small plane that crashed in 2023, killing the husband of former Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, was overweight for takeoff and impacted by winds.

Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
Read full article: Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to powerIn the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times.

Endangered House candidates grapple with how closely to run with Biden and Trump
Read full article: Endangered House candidates grapple with how closely to run with Biden and TrumpAs candidates for the U.S. House vie for election in the few dozen districts that are likely to determine political control of the chamber, they are leaning into local issues.

Peltola faces Palin, Begich, Bye in Alaska House debate
Read full article: Peltola faces Palin, Begich, Bye in Alaska House debateDemocratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska in a televised debate called partisanship a threat to the country as she sought to make the case for reelection to the seat she’s held since September against challengers including Republican Sarah Palin.

Alaska Natives fete their 1st Congress member, Mary Peltola
Read full article: Alaska Natives fete their 1st Congress member, Mary PeltolaDemocratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola received a hero’s welcome Thursday when the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress gave the keynote address at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage.

Groups get creative to help Alaska voters with ranked voting
Read full article: Groups get creative to help Alaska voters with ranked votingOrganizations in Alaska have gotten creative in trying to help voters understand how to cast their ballot in the state's first ranked voting election on Aug. 16.

Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot
Read full article: Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballotThe Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaska’s U.S. House race.

Ex-legislator advances to Alaska's special US House election
Read full article: Ex-legislator advances to Alaska's special US House electionDemocrat Mary Peltola has joined Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and independent Al Gross in advancing to an August special election for Alaska’s only U.S. House seat.

















