Elections 2022

There has been much public discussion recently about the absence of affordable housing in Kodiak, and the effect it is having on our ability to attract and retain employees across many vital industries. What role, if any, should the Borough Assembly play in finding a solution to this problem? The Borough Assembly oversees municipal operations and services not just on …

There has been much public discussion recently about the absence of affordable housing in Kodiak, and the effect it is having on our ability to attract and retain employees across many vital industries. What role, if any, should the Borough Assembly play in finding a solution to this problem? The Borough Assembly oversees municipal operations and services not just on …

There has been much public discussion recently about the absence of affordable housing in Kodiak, and the effect it is having on our ability to attract and retain employees across many vital industries. What role, if any, should the Borough Assembly play in finding a solution to this problem? The Borough Assembly oversees municipal operations and services not just on …

The city of Kodiak has been moving forward with its Waterfront Masterplan to address much-needed repairs, maintenance, and overhauls for Kodiak’s harbors and waterfront. How would you rate that process so far, and what do you see as priorities going forward? There has been much public discussion recently about the absence of affordable housing in Kodiak, and the effect it …

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media Democrat Mary Peltola has won election to the U.S. House, to fill the remainder of the late Congressman Don Young’s term in office. The unofficial results of Alaska’s first ranked choice election were announced Wednesday afternoon on a livestream from the Division of Elections office in Juneau. Mary Peltola has been fishing on the …

A “vote here” sign outside of the Kodiak Harbormaster’s Office. Listen to this story; State Senator Gary Stevens and Representative Louise Stutes – both longtime Kodiak residents – hold significant leads from yesterday’s primary with over 20% of the ballots counted in both races as of Wednesday afternoon. Both candidates have received just over 60% of the vote from the …

By Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage Governor Mike Dunleavy answers the speaker on the phone about waiting for election results at Dunleavy’s main headquarters on Fairbanks Street on Aug. 16, 2022. (Mizelle Mayo/Alaska Public Media) Initial results Tuesday show U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski very narrowly leading in the primary race to keep her seat and Gov. Mike Dunleavy with …

Nick Begich during his August 2022 campaign stop in Kodiak. Listen to this story; Editor’s Note: KMXT will interview congressional candidates when they campaign in Kodiak. You can find more information about the special election and the Congressional candidates here. You can also find local election information here. With about 48 hours before Alaskans start voting for their next representative …

Alaska’s special election for the U.S. House seat and the state’s regular primaries are less than a week – on Tuesday, Aug. 16.  “Vote here” sign placed outside the Kodiak Island Borough and City of Kodiak building. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) When Kodiak residents vote on Tuesday, they’ll find a double sided ballot. On one side, voters can rank their …

Governor Walker and Heidi Drygas visit crab fest. Photo courtesy of the Walker-Drygas campaign. Listen to this story; Editor’s Note: KMXT will interview gubernatorial candidates when they campaign in Kodiak. You can find more information about the August special election, primaries and candidates for all races here. Election season is underway for Alaska’s race for governor; former governor and nonpartisan …