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    Sen. Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, speaks to his amendment to the state’s operating budget to inflation-proof the Alaska Permanent Fund in the Senate at the Capitol on Thursday, April 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
    Democratic Anchorage senator declaims pro-Dunleavy ads
    By James Brooks • October 31, 2018 6:31 pm

    A Democratic senator from Anchorage is asking a campaign backing Republican governor candidate Mike Dunleavy to stop using his voice…

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    Walker’s support for Begich is ‘narrow’
    Walker’s support for Begich is ‘narrow’
    By James Brooks • October 31, 2018 6:30 pm

    When he gave a speech announcing his withdrawal from the election, Gov. Bill Walker told his audience that they should…

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    Area residents mingle and talk while waiting for a candidate forum to start Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at the Homer Public Library in Homer, Alaska. The two candidates for the Alaska House of Representatives District 31 seat, Rep. Paul Seaton and Sarah Vance, responded to questions from the audience. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
    Sarah Vance, Paul Seaton face off at candidate...
    By Megan Pacer • October 31, 2018 4:21 pm

    As the November General Election draws nearer next Tuesday, Nov. 6, local candidates are ramping up their public appearances and…

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    Democratic nominee for governor in Alaska, Mark Begich, speaks during a chamber of commerce gubernatorial candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Juneau, Alaska, as Gov. Bill Walker, left, looks on. The forum featured the three major candidates in the race, including Republican nominee Mike Dunleavy, who is not pictured. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)
    A discussion with gubernatorial candidate Mark Begich
    By Victoria Petersen • October 24, 2018 10:50 pm

    The Kenai Peninsula’s economy has long been dependent on oil and gas. What will you do to boost the economy…

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    Former state Senate Mike Dunleavy, left, Gov. Bill Walker, center, and former U.S. Senator Mark Begich shake hands after a debate at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
    Alaska Gov. Bill Walker abandons election
    By James Brooks • October 24, 2018 6:23 pm

    Incumbent independent throws support behind Democratic candidate Mark Begich.

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    Following the money in District 31 representative race
    Following the money in District 31 representative race
    By Michael Armstrong • October 17, 2018 8:18 pm

    Thirty-day reports released earlier in October by District 31 Representative candidates Paul Seaton and Sarah Vance show where each candidate…

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    Sarah Vance. (Photo by Hannah Vance)
    Q & A with Sarah Vance
    By Michael Armstrong • October 17, 2018 8:00 pm

    This week, the Homer News starts its coverage of the District 31 House of Representatives election between incumbent and nonpartisan…

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    Alyse Galvin, independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, and Don Young, Republican incumbent candidate for U.S. House, are seen in a composite image using photographs submitted by their campaigns. (Composite image)
    Galvin is beating Rep. Young in fundraising
    By James Brooks • October 17, 2018 7:30 pm

    If Galvin were to defeat Young, it would be a colossal upset.

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    Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott abruptly resigned form office Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
    Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott abruptly resigns
    By James Brooks • October 17, 2018 6:20 pm

    It’s unknown what the ‘inappropriate comments’ were that sparked his resignation.

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    Paul Seaton, nonpartisan candidate for the Democratic Party nomination, District 31 Representative. (Homer News file photo)
    Q&A with Paul Seaton
    By Megan Pacer • October 17, 2018 4:19 pm

    Ahead of the November general election, the Homer News conducted interviews with incumbent Alaska House of Representatives District 31 Rep….

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    Homer City Clerk Melissa Jacobsen, right, watches as Election Canvass Board members Maryann Lyda, left, and Alice Krivitsky, center, feed ballots through an AccuVote machine during the Oct. 5, 2018, meeting of the canvass board in Homer, Alaska. The board counted the absentee and other ballots uncounted on Tuesday’s election. The overall result did not change, with Ken Caster winning the election of Homer Mayor and Donna Aderhold and Heath Smith winning re-election to the Homer City Council. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    No change in unofficial city, borough election
    By Michael Armstrong • October 10, 2018 8:20 pm

    After counting absentee, questioned and special needs votes, the Homer Election Canvass Board and the Kenai Peninsula Borough found no…

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    Homer City Clerk Melissa Jacobsen, right, watches as Election Canvass Board members Maryann Lyda, left, and Alice Krivitsky, center, feed ballots through an AccuVote machine during the Oct. 5, 2018, meeting of the canvass board in Homer, Alaska. The board counted the absentee and other ballots uncounted on Tuesday’s election. The overall result did not change, with Ken Caster winning the election of Homer Mayor and Donna Aderhold and Heath Smith winning re-election to the Homer City Council. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Castner keeps lead in mayor race
    By Michael Armstrong • October 5, 2018 8:20 pm

    After counting of absentee, questioned and special needs votes, the Homer Election Canvass Board found no change in Tuesday’s unofficial…

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    Nancy Lord, left, and Donna Aderhold, right, wave signs on Pioneer Avenue on election day, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, in Homer, Alaska. Lord campaigned for her husband, Ken Castner, the apparent winner in the city of Homer mayoral race. Aderhold was the top vote-getter for the race for two Homer City Council seats. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
    Homer gets a new mayor, same assembly member...
    By Megan Pacer • October 2, 2018 3:57 pm

    In unofficial election results for the lower Kenai Peninsula elections, Ken Castner is the apparent winner for Homer Mayor, defeating…

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