I was aimlessly scrolling through Instagram when I learned that Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, or JKT, had entered the governor’s race. My interest was piqued — not so much by the announcement as the photo attached to it. Framed by a majestic Sitka mountainscape, JKT sports a blue flannel button up — classic Alaska campaign-wear. I took a […]
Nine of 17 candidates for Alaska governor weighed in on plans for communicating with the media and the public. They touched on a variety of topics, including town halls, news conferences, public records, use of artificial intelligence and the role of their communications teams. The candidates are vying for the top four spots to advance […]
The Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News worked together this year and have created a voter guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote. The 2026 Alaska Voter Guide won’t replace debates, forums and public statements. Instead, it’s something extra, aimed at informing voters about what candidates believe […]
A Democratic-NPL candidate for state House in northeast North Dakota withdrew her name from the November general election ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced Tuesday. Lynnell Popowski, a candidate in District 19, works as a shared mobility program manager for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, a position that is funded through a federal grant. […]
