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Anchorage voter turnout low so far compared to last mayoral election Published 2 days ago Share on Facebook Print article So far this year, many Anchorage voters are taking their time returning their ballots, if they decide to vote in the municipal election at all. As of Wednesday, 21.7% fewer ballots had been returned to the city’s election center compared to the same time before the election in 2018, data from the municipal clerk’s office show. Deputy Municipal Clerk Erika McConnel...

Anchorage Assembly updates municipal elections code in advance of spring vote Published January 15 Share on Facebook Print article The Anchorage Assembly on Thursday approved an ordinance with a package of adjustments to the municipal code that governs city elections. The measure, which passed 8-1, is the result of a yearly review of election code. Leading up to the vote, Assembly members grappled with questions of eroding public trust in elections systems. Nationwide, distrust among some...