Tag: ballot_measures
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Voters Head to Polls in Costliest US Midterms as Senate Control May Take Days or Weeks
Democrats are widely projected to retake the House, while Senate races in seven competitive states and two ranked-choice-voting states could leave control undecided for days, NPR reports.
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Trump Makes Final Midterm Push as Democrats Lead Senate Battleground Polls and Alaska Voting Lawsuit Heads to Court
At least 18 rural Alaska communities say advertised in-person voting sites failed to open, with a court hearing set for Monday morning, less than 24 hours before polls open.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports influencers became a force in 2026 midterms as Trump approval hits new low
USA TODAY reports influencers and content creators became a force in the 2026 elections as more Americans get political information from social media, and that Trump's approval hit a new low in an Emerson College poll.
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Alaska Secures State Lands, Vocational Center Receives Major Donation, and Energy Project Advances
Alaska's Office of the Governor announced a court victory securing 1.38 million acres of state land. Additionally, AVTEC received a $250,000 Wells Fargo donation and was named a top vocational school, while a $400 million energy project advanced.
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Lt. Governor Dahlstrom to Host Public Hearings on Key Alaska Ballot Measures
Alaska Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom will host public hearings on three key ballot measures on July 27 and August 5, 2026. The hearings will cover campaign finance, voter qualification, and election reforms, offering opportunities for public testimony.
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