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Matt Acuña Buxton

Matt is a longtime journalist and longtime nerd for Alaska politics and policy. Alaska became his home in 2011, and he's covered the Legislature and more in newspapers, live threads and blogs.

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RCV tabulation delivers three comeback victories, leaving House split (for now)

It’s a situation that leaves no clear answer for what organization might look like, potentially setting up yet another cycle where the House starts the session without a majority.

RCV tabulation delivers three comeback victories, leaving House split (for now)
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The road to the ranked-choice voting tabulation

In this edition, let’s break down what we might expect from the tabulation and the races where it’ll matter.

The road to the ranked-choice voting tabulation
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Murkowski takes lead in latest results/AK House nears the numbers for bipartisan coalition

With the Senate already likely to organize around a moderate bipartisan coalition, it probably goes a long way to explain Dunleavy’s moderate overtures in recent days.

Murkowski takes lead in latest results/AK House nears the numbers for bipartisan coalition
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Judge tosses suit challenging Dem. candidate Armstrong’s residency as too early and too late

Still waiting on those sweet, sweet election results.

Judge tosses suit challenging Dem. candidate Armstrong’s residency as too early and too late
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Democrats, independents make key gains in latest legislative results/APOC to weigh subpoenas in Dunleavy coordination case

The latest batch of ballots gave progressive and moderate legislative candidates the lead, breathing room or an outright majority.

Democrats, independents make key gains in latest legislative results/APOC to weigh subpoenas in Dunleavy coordination case
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Candidate Armstrong, Division of Elections move to toss eligibility lawsuit over timing

The Armstrong campaign, in its filing, called the whole lawsuit a "campaign stunt."

Candidate Armstrong, Division of Elections move to toss eligibility lawsuit over timing
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What to expect when you're expecting (election results)

While we wait for more results next week, let's take a look at how the Legislature is starting to shape up and what to watch for with the close ones.

What to expect when you're expecting (election results)
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Five too-early takeaways from Alaska's election

We really won't know the full outcome of Alaska's election until the RCV tabulation on Nov. 23.

Five too-early takeaways from Alaska's election
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What's at stake?

In today’s belated edition, I wanted to talk about a story that reminded me about why it all matters and what’s at stake with one of Alaska’s biggest elections.

What's at stake?
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Dunleavy admin takes new shot at university scholarship fund despite protections he signed

Just days after signing a bill that the courts said would provide certainty for the state's scholarship program, the Dunleavy administration is asking that the fund be left in limbo.

Dunleavy admin takes new shot at university scholarship fund despite protections he signed