Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
Elections
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Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Mat-Su extends ballot machines ban, tweaks Assembly member residency rules
January 22, 2025
The update blocks Mat-Su election officials from using paper counting machines to tally total ballots.
Mat-Su Assembly to consider ballot counting machine ban, Assembly residency rules update
January 15, 2025
The proposals would prohibit the use of paper-counting machines on Election Day and remove a resignation requirement for some Assembly members who move out of their districts.
Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows
November 19, 2024
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Investigation urges better 'attention to detail,' training for Houston City Clerk following election errors
October 22, 2024
The investigation was conducted by the city attorney's office and requested by Houston Mayor Carter Cole
Carter Cole reelected as Houston mayor for a third term
October 22, 2024
The city council elected Cole during a meeting Monday.
Houston council certifies election despite irregularities, ballot concerns
October 15, 2024
The problems include a term length error printed on all ballots.