Elections/Politics
Three Candidates on Ballot for Nome’s Mayor, Other Races Uncontested in 2020 Election
Up for election this year are five seats and the role of mayor. The only race featuring challengers is the mayoral one, where residents Colleen Deighton, Ken Hughes, and Interim Mayor John Handeland are all running.
Read MoreLast Day to File for Nome Municipal Election, Five Seats & Mayor Position on Ballot
Today is the deadline for individuals wishing to run for Nome municipal office in 2020 to declare their candidacy. The mayoral seat is up for grabs as John Handeland is only the Interim Mayor.
Read MoreFoster Wins Primary, Looks Ahead to November General Election
While the results are not yet certified, incumbent Neal Foster now has over 52% of the vote with 1,063 votes. But he had some good competition from Tyler Ivanoff of Shishmaref who took about 47%.
Read MoreWestern Alaska’s Primary Election Results Waiting on Absentee Ballots to be Counted
The main races for the Bering Strait Region in the primary election were too close to call. Even with 100% of precincts counted, the Senate District T & House District 39 races are undecided.
Read MoreUnofficial Primary Election Results Show Rep. Foster Has Slight Lead on Tyler Ivanoff
Unofficial results are in from yesterday’s Primary Election. And although voter turnout was low in Nome and the Bering Strait Region, voters may have unseated one incumbent candidate.
Read MorePolls Open for Primary Election, Voters to Choose Candidates for Senate & House Races in Western Alaska
Winning candidates from today’s Primary will go on to have their names on the ballot in the November General Election.
Read MoreTwo Democratic Rural Legislators Compete for District 39: Neal Foster, Tyler Ivanoff
House District 39, which includes the entire Norton Sound, parts of Interior Alaska, and St. Lawrence Island has been represented by Democrat Neal Foster of Nome since 2009.
Read More2020 Primary Elections: Senate District T Candidates
Running for the Senate District T seat are Calvin Moto II of Deering (Republican candidate), Thomas Baker of Kotzebue (Republican candidate), and Donny Olson of Golovin (Democratic incumbent).
Read MoreLt. Governor Calls for More Poll Workers Ahead of August Primary Election
State primary elections are on August 18th and Alaskans have three choices for casting a vote this season. But state officials are concerned that in Western Alaska there may not be enough workers to operate the polls.
Read MoreShishmaref Educator and Head Basketball Coach to Challenge Rep. Neal Foster
State Representative Neal Foster is facing some competition in the upcoming election for the House District 39 seat: 37-year-old Tyler Ivanoff of Shishmaref.
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