What's next for the election's winners and losers?
Murkowski and Peltola may be key swing votes, Tshibaka the biggest “winner” of losers, analysts say.
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Murkowski and Peltola may be key swing votes, Tshibaka the biggest “winner” of losers, analysts say.
Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola beat out former governor and one-time vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to secure a full House term on Wednesday.
Little drama expected in U.S. House and Senate races, but state legislative leadership a toss-up
The state Division of Elections had counted about 217,000 ballots by Wednesday afternoon, with all but two physical polling precincts reporting. Precincts in Chevak and Gambell remain outstanding. More absentee and overseas ballots will be added to the tally over the coming days.
If the gains hold, Democrats would be up to nine seats from seven in the 20-member Senate, increasing the chance of a coalition majority.