JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the results of a recount in a disputed state House race that showed Republican Bart LeBon winning by one vote.
The court issued a brief order affirming the decision by Alaska's former elections director following arguments earlier in the day in Anchorage. The court said a full opinion would follow.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on a disputed Alaska House race (all times local):
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Republican Bart LeBon has won a disputed state House race after the Alaska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the recount results that gave him a one-vote victory over Democrat Kathryn Dodge.
The court issued a brief order affirming the decision by Alaska's former elections director following arguments heard by the court Friday morning. The court said a full opinion would follow.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Division of Elections properly recounted votes in a state House race decided by one vote, a Superior Court judge decided Thursday.
The Alaska Supreme Court named Judge Eric Aarseth as a special master to prepare a report on the recount appeal by Democrat Kathryn Dodge. The recount showed her losing by one vote to Republican Bart LeBon in a race for a seat from Fairbanks in the Alaska House.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Democrat who lost a recount by one vote in a contested Alaska House race said Wednesday she will challenge the results.
Kathryn Dodge said she disagreed with decisions the Division of Elections made on some ballots and will file required paperwork with the Alaska Supreme Court.
A recount, held Friday in the Fairbanks race, showed Republican Bart LeBon winning by one vote. During the recount, Dodge picked up another vote, while LeBon picked up two.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state wants the Alaska Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that cleared the way for independents to run in Democratic party primaries — an issue with implications for this year's elections.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit involving the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend (all times local):
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An Alaska lawmaker has argued that Gov. Bill Walker overstepped his authority in reducing the size of the yearly check that state residents receive from Alaska's oil-wealth fund.
Sen. Bill Wielechowski (WILL'-uh-cow-ski) appeared before the Alaska Supreme Court Tuesday in an effort to restore the portion of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend vetoed by Walker last year.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge ruled Thursday that Gov. Bill Walker had the authority to reduce this year's Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, siding with the state in the politically charged case.
Superior Court Judge William Morse's decision followed arguments presented by both sides in Anchorage on Thursday morning.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A state court judge on Thursday overturned the results of a northern Alaska legislative election, citing problems with how the primary election was conducted and awarding the race to incumbent Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow.
The ruling by Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi in Anchorage can be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court.