States may count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, the Supreme Court rules June 29, 2026Today the Supreme Court ruled in Watson v RNC that ballots voted by mail can still be counted if postmarked by Election Day but received after –timing is per state law (in MS, law says received within 5 days). The vote was 5-4 with Justice Barrett reading the opinion. Link to decision: 24-1260 Watson v. […]
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Opens Investigation to Determine Validity of Dan J. Sullivan Filing for U.S. Senate June 8, 2026Lt. Gov. Requests Sworn Affidavit Responding to Credible Allegations
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Certifies Proper Filing of Ballot Initiative Petition 25USCV March 17, 2026Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom today announced that ballot initiative petition 25USCV has been properly filed, meeting all constitutional and statutory requirements under Alaska law. The initiative seeks to amend Alaska’s voter‑qualification statute (AS 15.05.010) to explicitly state that only individuals who meet the requirements listed in the statute — including being a United States citizen […]
Alaska Division of Elections receives notice of Alaskan Independence Party dissolution January 14, 2026In accordance with established procedures, the Division of Elections (DOE) has acknowledged the dissolution of the Alaskan Independence Party (AIP). This acknowledgment follows a notice received in December from the AIP Chairman, confirming that the AIP Board voted to dissolve the party.