Alaska's Wild Governor Race | Anchorage News

Alaska’s governor’s race is heating up with 17 candidates, including high-profile names like Mary Peltola going after Senator Dan Sullivan and newcomer Bill Hill challenging Nick Begich from the famed Begich family. But the real battle? Getting voters to the polls. With a top-four open primary and ranked-choice voting in November, turnout matters more than ever. Southcentral Alaska dominates the vote, but rural and remote regions hold the key to victory. Early voting starts August 3, election day is August 18, and registration closes July 19 — don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed7a7539dfb7a96d