AGP Executive Report

Senate Election Fight: President Trump says he ordered the Justice Department to sue Alaska, seeking to block certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses to Mary Peltola. The suit argues a second candidate named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters; Peltola and Sen. Lisa Murkowski have condemned the move, while legal experts say the claim is weak. Voting Access: More than 31,000 Alaskans had voted early by Friday, but turnout remains low in predominantly Alaska Native districts. A state senator says early-voting sites failed to open in at least 18 villages, raising fresh concerns about access in remote communities. Campaign Issues: Peltola says high costs for fuel, food, housing and utilities are the top concern she hears across the state as she challenges Sullivan in a closely watched race.

Senate Election Fight: President Trump says he personally ordered the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying a Mary Peltola win if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. The suit argues a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot could confuse voters, though Alaska’s Supreme Court has allowed both candidates to run and legal experts question DOJ’s authority to halt certification. Campaign Oversight: A state judge ruled Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom erred by allowing legislative candidate Jose Tagle on the ballot despite disclosure violations. The decision could have implications for governor candidate Treg Taylor, who also faced reporting complaints. Alaska LNG: Executives have left a $25 billion North Slope gas project after its former CEO alleged Russian energy company Novatek secretly funded and directed the venture. The project has surfaced in U.S.-Russia discussions. Western Alaska Recovery: The Alaska Federation of Natives board passed a resolution supporting communities devastated by ex-typhoon Halong, calling for more state and federal aid and a stronger tribal role in recovery decisions.

Election Fight: The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to block Alaska from certifying its Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, arguing a second candidate with the same name could confuse voters. President Trump said Friday he ordered the lawsuit. Alaska’s Supreme Court has already rejected efforts to remove the other Sullivan from the ballot, where the candidates are identified differently. Voting Access: Early voting has topped 8,000 ballots, and Kipnuk is preparing to reopen its polling place for the first time since Typhoon Halong devastated the Western Alaska village last year. Alaska Priorities: Fisheries, rising living costs and schools dominated a debate among candidates for a sprawling Southwestern Alaska House district. The Alaska Federation of Natives convention also opened in Anchorage, with its president urging unity amid generational change.

Senate Race: President Donald Trump says he is weighing legal action to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a second candidate with the same name, from Alaska’s Senate ballot. The race is also the state’s most expensive on record: Mary Peltola has raised $32 million, more than twice Sen. Dan Sullivan’s $13 million. Energy Costs: At the Alaska Federation of Natives convention, Sen. Lisa Murkowski condemned high fuel prices and linked them to the Iran war, setting her apart from Sullivan’s support for the administration. Election Administration: An Anchorage judge ruled that the Division of Elections and Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom wrongly placed disqualified House candidate Jose Tagle on the ballot. Ballots won’t be reprinted, but Tagle’s election may not be certified if he wins. Voting Access: Polls are set to reopen in Kipnuk for the first time since Typhoon Halong devastated the village and sharply reduced turnout in the August primary. Infrastructure: The federal government has committed $249 million to revive the stalled Port MacKenzie rail extension.

Senate Race: With Election Day nearing, Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola are pressing their cases at candidate forums as President Trump threatens legal action to remove a second Dan Sullivan from the ballot. Alaska’s ranked-choice system and Ballot Measure 2—which would change primary and general-election rules—are also central to the campaign debate. Federal Funding: Washington announced new Alaska energy grants, including $38 million for energy costs and grid upgrades, alongside nearly $250 million for Port MacKenzie rail infrastructure tied to resource development. Local Rules: The Kenai Peninsula Borough adopted a permit process for weather-modification projects on borough land, requiring applicants to disclose chemicals, flights and project duration. Election Oversight: A judge allowed a lawsuit to proceed over whether sharing Alaska voter rolls with the Justice Department violated state law; separately, the Alaska Judicial Council faces pressure to release records on how it considers diversity in judicial selection.

Early Voting: Lines are forming across Alaska, and lieutenant governor candidate Zac Johnson joined Anchorage voters Wednesday. More than 12,000 Alaskans voted on the first day, while candidates at a Fairbanks forum called turnout a sign of high interest in a consequential election. Federal Funding: The Energy Department announced $38 million for Alaska grid reliability and affordability, though applications are still pending. A separate $249 million federal commitment would complete the Port MacKenzie rail extension, linking the port to the Alaska Railroad and supporting a planned critical-minerals refinery. The announcements come as Alaska’s Senate race could help decide control of Congress; some federal funding had been approved years ago. Campaign Money and Election Oversight: New reports detail heavy PAC and Outside donor spending in legislative races, while an Outside billionaire has spent more than $800,000 backing a ballot initiative. A judge also allowed a lawsuit to proceed over whether sharing Alaska voter rolls with the Justice Department violated state law. Local Races: Energy policy is central to the South Anchorage House contest, with candidates differing over development and industry taxes.

Election Law: An Alaska judge has allowed a lawsuit over the state’s handover of unredacted voter rolls to the Justice Department to proceed, citing possible privacy and legal violations. Meanwhile, an Illinois billionaire has spent more than $800,000 backing a ballot measure that restates Alaska’s existing ban on noncitizen voting. Campaign Spending: New filings reveal the groups behind a last-minute, multimillion-dollar ad blitz in the U.S. Senate primary, including efforts to boost fringe candidates; much of the funding became public only after ballots were cast. Alaska’s Elections: Early voting is underway, with 21 judges also facing retention votes in November. The Senate race between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola remains a key contest. Resource Development: Kotzebue residents told AIDEA they see safety, environmental and employment concerns with the proposed Ambler Road, and local support remains unsettled. Alaska Native Affairs: The Alaska Federation of Natives’ 60th convention opens Thursday in Anchorage, with public policy, voting rights and subsistence among the issues on its agenda.

Election Watch: Nearly 12,000 Alaskans voted on the first day of early voting, with long lines reported in Anchorage and Wasilla. A judge also allowed a lawsuit over the state’s release of unredacted voter records to the Justice Department to proceed, saying the disclosure may have violated Alaskans’ constitutional privacy rights. Alaska LNG: A consultant’s report warns the project’s early-stage cost estimates could be far off: the developer’s $44.5 billion to $54.5 billion estimate could theoretically reach $89 billion to $109 billion, raising questions for lawmakers and potential investors. Governor’s Race: Alaska Right to Life endorsed Bernadette Wilson, while Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is pitching himself as a bipartisan change candidate and calling for new revenue measures. Native Priorities: The Alaska Federation of Natives convention opens Thursday in Anchorage, bringing thousands together as the organization focuses on Native voter turnout and statewide priorities. Judicial Retention: Voters will decide whether 21 Alaska judges keep their seats, including Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate.

Early Voting: Long lines greeted Alaska voters as in-person voting opened for the Nov. 3 election, with the Senate race and ballot measures among the stakes. Senate Race: Mary Peltola has edged ahead of Dan Sullivan in several recent polls, including one showing her up 44% to 42%; strategists describe the contest as a toss-up. Judicial Retention: Voters will decide whether to retain 21 judges. The Alaska Judicial Council has urged voters to consider its performance reviews, including recommendations against retaining two Kenai-area judges. Alaska Native Priorities: The Alaska Federation of Natives’ 60th convention begins Thursday in Anchorage, with resolutions and discussions on education, subsistence, public safety and voting. Infrastructure: A $249 million federal grant could revive the stalled Port MacKenzie rail link, with construction expected to begin next year and finish as early as 2029. Local Government: Fairbanks and North Pole may get separate federal air-quality designations under a state proposal, reflecting different pollution conditions in the two communities.

Early Voting: Alaskans are turning out in long lines ahead of the Nov. 3 election, which includes the governor’s race, a high-profile Dan Sullivan–Mary Peltola Senate contest and 50 legislative seats. Port MacKenzie: A $249 million federal grant will revive the stalled rail link to the Alaska Railroad. Work could restart in May, with completion as early as 2029; local officials must provide a $62 million share. The announcement came as voting began, amid scrutiny of federal visits to Alaska during Sullivan’s campaign. Energy and Investment: Trump has called Alaska LNG a “federal government project,” but the financing and any potential federal ownership stake remain unclear. Separately, state-backed AIDEA is investing $25 million in nuclear startup NuCube. Village Relief: As fuel costs rise statewide, a state agency is sending $25,000 in aid to three small villages.

Election: Early voting is underway across Alaska as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola fight for a seat that could help decide Senate control. A super PAC backing Sullivan is under scrutiny over donations linked to Democratic donors. Election Security: Juneau’s hazmat team intercepted a suspicious envelope addressed to the Division of Elections, amid reports of similar mailings to election offices nationwide. Native Affairs: Anchorage hosts the Alaska Federation of Natives’ 60th anniversary convention this week, alongside its Elders & Youth Conference. Rural Costs: AIDEA sent $25,000 checks to three Northwest Alaska villages facing fuel prices above $25 a gallon; in Shungnak, the money helped households buy fuel. Disaster Recovery: A year after Typhoon Halong devastated Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, many evacuees remain displaced, and state officials plan to seek an extension of FEMA rental aid. Defense: Adak’s $115 million infrastructure upgrade is beginning, though a renewed military presence is not guaranteed.

Election Security: A suspicious envelope addressed to Alaska’s Division of Elections was intercepted in Juneau and turned over to the FBI. Fire officials said it may be part of a wider wave of mailings to election and congressional offices. Governor’s Race: Millions in state-backed mining-road and oil-exploration projects are in play as Alaska chooses a new governor. Front-runner Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says he would reassess AIDEA, which approved about $250 million for the projects. Senate Contest: Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola traded personal attacks in their final debate, clashing over Iran and the economy. Alaska remains among the closely watched Senate races that could decide control of the chamber. Gun Law: Acting Attorney General Cori Mills is urging lawmakers to clarify Alaska’s firearms law after a federal court ruling exposed a legal gray area.

Alaska’s Senate Race: Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan clashed over Iran, energy and high prices in a testy debate as the Nov. 3 election nears. Interior Priorities: Legislative candidates broadly backed the Alaska LNG project and called for local input and rules for data centers; the discussion comes amid power-supply concerns and a recent energy alert in Fairbanks. Tribal Affairs: Chenega leader Chuck Totemoff joined the U.S. Treasury’s Tribal Advisory Committee, which advises on policies affecting Tribal governments and Native communities. Election Debate: No Kings rallies across Alaska urged early voting, while Ballot Measure 2 remains contested over election rules and campaign-finance transparency. Public Safety: Acting Attorney General Cori Mills urged lawmakers to clarify state firearms laws after a court decision left their application uncertain.

Election Trail: Alaskans joined No Kings rallies Saturday, urging voters to turn out as early voting begins. In a heated final Senate debate, Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola clashed over the Iran war and high prices, with the race among the nation’s battlegrounds. State Government: Acting Attorney General Cori Mills is asking lawmakers to clarify Alaska’s firearms laws after a federal ruling left the rules in legal uncertainty. Alaska LNG: Taiwan says it plans to invest up to $4.4 billion in the proposed project, while President Trump has touted a larger gas-purchase commitment that remains under negotiation. Federal Lands: The Trump administration is moving to reopen Alaska national preserves to bear baiting by sport hunters, drawing fresh scrutiny of federal wildlife policy. Settlement Spending: Alaska’s share of Meta’s up-to-$17 billion settlement over claims its platforms harmed children is split between the state general fund and the attorney general’s enforcement budget, with no specific youth mental-health allocation. Arctic Security: The Coast Guard tracked four Chinese research vessels in international waters off Alaska in September, raising concerns about data gathering near U.S. waters.

Senate Race: Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola’s final debate turned personal as they clashed over the Iran war, high prices and their records. Sullivan is sticking with Trump rather than distancing himself from the president’s unpopular policies. Governor’s Race: Republican Treg Taylor says he won’t leave the race, while former lawmaker Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says Alaska needs new revenue measures—a proposal Republicans oppose. State Policy: Acting Attorney General Cori Mills is urging lawmakers to clarify firearms laws after a federal ruling left Alaska’s rules in legal uncertainty. Federal Rules: The Trump administration is reopening Alaska preserves to bear baiting and finalized a rule allowing oil and gas companies to obtain authorization for accidental polar bear and walrus deaths. Alaska LNG: Taiwan says it plans to invest up to $4.4 billion in the proposed project and buy its gas, offering a potential boost to a long-delayed pipeline.

Senate Race: Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan traded sharp attacks in their final major debate, clashing over Iran, high prices, healthcare and their records. Governor’s Race: Republican Treg Taylor says he’ll stay in the race despite President Trump’s endorsement of Bernadette Wilson and call for party unity. Firearms Law: Acting Attorney General Cori Mills urged lawmakers to clarify state rules for suppressors and certain rifles after a federal court ruling left gun owners uncertain about what’s legal. Public Lands: The Trump administration finalized a rule allowing sport hunters to bait bears in Alaska national preserves, reversing earlier federal bans. State Budget: Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins says higher oil prices could help Alaska balance its budget; Republican candidates have not made the same commitment and favor including a statutory dividend. Energy Development: Trump touted Taiwan’s planned purchases of Alaska LNG, putting the long-discussed pipeline back in the spotlight as state officials promote it as a source of jobs and lower energy costs.