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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
- April 5 Election Review: Local elections for Anchorage, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin courts Apr 06, 2016
- The Federal Vacancy Count 1/27/2016 Jan 27, 2016
2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Alaska convenes special session over natural gas pipeline Oct 26, 2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Price of oil impacts state legislatures Feb 09, 2015
2014
- The Tuesday Count: Familiar activists working on 2015, 2016 measures Dec 09, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: New York's not-so-independent redistricting commission amendment Sep 23, 2014
- State legislative competitiveness analysis following recent primaries and New York's completed candidate list Aug 27, 2014
- August 19, 2014 election results: Outcome of Alaska ballot measure election still up in the air Aug 21, 2014
- Gov. Sean Parnell cruises through primary, along with Mallott, French and Sullivan: Alaska state executive primary elections review Aug 20, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage on the ballot in Alaska, Nebraska and possibly Arkansas Aug 19, 2014
- August 19, 2014 ballot measure election Aug 19, 2014
- JP Election Brief: Lawsuits about elections and continuing controversies Aug 14, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage battle heating up at state and local levels Jun 17, 2014
- Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Alaska elections in 2014 Jun 10, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Alaska initiatives moved from August to November ballot Apr 22, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: Michigan measure to expand initiative and referendum approved for circulation Feb 11, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: More marijuana measures possible in 2014 Jan 14, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Exorcisms, open government and the NFL Jan 23, 2014
- Byrne easily wins congressional seat in Alabama special election Dec 18, 2013
- Byrne takes on LeFlore in Alabama special election Dec 16, 2013
- Byrne defeats tea party challenger to win nomination in Alabama Nov 06, 2013
- Tea party candidate takes on GOP candidate for nomination in Alabama runoff primary Nov 04, 2013
- Alabama Supreme Court reverses 24 year old divorce law ruling Oct 30, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Public records and illegal graves Oct 24, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/16/2013 Oct 16, 2013
- Byrne and Young advance to runoff election in Alabama special election Sep 25, 2013
- Alabama congressional special election draws crowded primary field Sep 23, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: North Carolina legislators target state income tax Sep 09, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/4/2013 Sep 04, 2013
- Four incumbents ousted in Alabama school board elections Aug 28, 2013
- Alabama House committee holds hearings on abuse in state prisons Aug 26, 2013
- Decreased enrollment, school closures, and state takeover influencing Birmingham City School Board Elections Aug 20, 2013
- Struggling schools, PAC money influencing Tuscaloosa school board election Aug 19, 2013
- Another Alabama State House member resigns Aug 13, 2013
- Alabama lawmakers pledge renewed look at “stand your ground” laws in 2014 Jul 29, 2013
- Love announces resignation from Alabama House of Representatives Jul 11, 2013
- Republican candidate enters 2014 race for Alabama Senate District 22 Jun 26, 2013
- Heated Republican primary emerges in Alabama Senate District 11 Jun 13, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: 2014 certifications, marijuana and pension reform May 28, 2013
- Bonner announces resignation May 23, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/15/2013 May 15, 2013
- Alabama Senate to Consider Controversial Voter Registration Bill on Last Day May 15, 2013
- Sessions Attacks Immigration Reform Bill's Welfare Provisions Apr 30, 2013
- George to Challenge Bentley in GOP Primary Apr 16, 2013
- Mitchell Won't Face Disciplinary Action for Comments Mar 14, 2013
- Alabama Accountability Act back on its way to governor Mar 13, 2013
- Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
- Ballot Law Update: Ballot law a focal point in the Dakotas Feb 27, 2013
- Alabama legislators oppose national educational standards Feb 26, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: From police to parental rights Feb 21, 2013
- Special election on February 26 will fill vacancy in Alabama state house Feb 15, 2013
- Barton, Hightower advance to March 12 state senate run-off Jan 31, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Courts rule on drugs and vacations Jan 17, 2013
- Three Republicans vie for Alabama State Senate seat in special election Jan 15, 2013
2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Alaska Congressional Seat Dec 06, 2012
- Alaska results certified for 2012 ballot measures Nov 30, 2012
- 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results:Alaska Nov 07, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Alaska State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Alaska Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Northwest region Oct 19, 2012
- After two primary measures, Alaska gearing up for two general election measures Oct 16, 2012
- McConnell begins term on Bethel Superior Court Sep 18, 2012
- A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Judges seeking retention are judged Sep 13, 2012
- JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: All not quiet in ballot measure world, despite zero certifications Sep 04, 2012
- Alaskans celebrate 155th birthday of judge and frontiersman James Wickersham Sep 03, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Few incumbents defeated in Alaska primaries Aug 29, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Alaska Ballot Measure 2 defeated, Measure 1 too close to call Aug 29, 2012
- Election results: Alaska Ballot Measures 1 and 2 Aug 29, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Ballot access approval leaves six marijuana measures on statewide ballots Aug 28, 2012
- Making sense of the August 28, 2012 elections Aug 27, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Alaska voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Aug 27, 2012
- Elections preview: The tale of two Alaska primary measures Aug 27, 2012
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules oil companies operating in Chukchi Sea will have negligible effect on polar bears and walrus Aug 23, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Momentum stays strong in 2012 ballot measure increases Aug 21, 2012
- Juneau Borough places sales tax and bond question on October ballot Aug 15, 2012
- Peter Maassen appointed to Alaska Supreme Court Aug 10, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Alaska state legislative elections Jul 23, 2012
- Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
- Governor Parnell to choose between two nominees for the Alaska Supreme Court Jul 07, 2012
- JP Election Brief: 2012 Retention Elections Jul 05, 2012
- Alaska coastal management initiative to appear as Ballot Measure 2 Jul 02, 2012
- Justices in Alaska and New Mexico announce retirement Jun 18, 2012
- Hearings on Alaska coastal management initiative to occur Jun 15, 2012
- Update: Judge Gleason extends restrictions against Greenpeace Jun 11, 2012
- Veto of coastal funding throws twist in ballot measure campaign May 31, 2012
- Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
- Sentencing date for former director of whaling commission set for end of July May 18, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Previous drizzle of ballot-certified measures quickly turns into flood May 15, 2012
- Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
- Judge Thompson accepts plea deal in Ted Nugent case May 03, 2012
- Beer thief sentenced to 8 years in prison Apr 25, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two initiatives added, one state initiative process flustered Apr 24, 2012
- Anchorage voters reject discrimination measure Apr 06, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Hunting and fishing up for public votes Apr 03, 2012
- Proposed bill would allow judges to consider fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in sentencing Mar 29, 2012
- Redistricting Roundup: Legislature approves new maps, much to chagrin of voters Mar 16, 2012
- Alaska coastal management program proposal quickly burning through legislature Mar 15, 2012
- Judge Easter appointed to Anchorage Superior Court Mar 15, 2012
- Similar to initiative, coastal management bill appears in Alaska House Feb 29, 2012
- Judge rules against union, favoring city Feb 21, 2012
- Alaska Redistricting Board moves to appeal judge's redistricting decision Feb 11, 2012
- Redistricting Roundup: Only two states have yet to even vote on congressional maps Feb 10, 2012
- Ex-soldier sentenced to 80 years in prison Jan 25, 2012
- Contribution list requested for Alaska coastal program initiative Jan 24, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Certified measure total showing life amidst petition drive deadline Jan 17, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Certification slowdown continues during anniversary of Tuesday Count Jan 10, 2012
- Eight apply for Bethel Superior Court judgeship Jan 06, 2012
- Coastal management initiative effort extending all over Alaska Jan 04, 2012
- Third District judge finds abortion law constitutional Sep 09, 2011
2011
- Redistricting Roundup: A holiday gift for candidates as states approve new maps before end of the year Dec 23, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/21/2011 Dec 21, 2011
- District court judge accused of ethics violation for second time Dec 18, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Two states alter 2012 primary dates Dec 16, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: A pair of citizen initiatives elevate 2012 count in two states Dec 13, 2011
- Alaska coastal management initiative given go-ahead for signature collection Dec 08, 2011
- Appeals court rejects insanity claim in Cynthia Lord case Dec 07, 2011
- 2012 Alaska measure lone proposal on the ballot - so far Nov 30, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/16/2011 Nov 16, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission Nov 04, 2011
- Alaskan tribal courts granted power over family law issues Nov 04, 2011
- Alaska borrough files motion for removal from redistricting lawsuit Oct 31, 2011
- Alaska Judicial Council evaluates applicants for Fourth District vacancy Oct 20, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps Oct 14, 2011
- Menendez sworn-in to Juneau Superior Court Oct 03, 2011
- Approved Alaska 2010 parental notification measure under legal fire Oct 03, 2011
- A look back at 2011 Alaska Legislative session Sep 30, 2011
- Alaska judge rules in favor of tax exemption for same-sex couples Sep 22, 2011
- Third District judge finds abortion law constitutional Sep 09, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: More drama unfolding over maps Sep 02, 2011
- Five months left in Alaska until petition drive deadline Aug 31, 2011
- Alaska appeals ruling protecting polar bears Aug 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Vetoes, lawsuits and possible voter referendums on the horizon Aug 12, 2011
- Former policeman appointed to Judicial Council Aug 04, 2011
- Alaska property tax exemption took long road to ballot Jul 27, 2011
- Justices Christen and Gleason nominated for federal judgeship Jul 18, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
- Former whaling commission director indicted Jul 06, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts Jun 17, 2011
- Trial date set for man accused of killing officers Jun 16, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Which state has the most committees Jun 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
- Judge Suddock dismisses charges against corrections officer Jun 07, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Recent rulings and a state judge goes federal May 19, 2011
- Alaska man sentenced to 40 years in prison May 17, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 13, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Comparing votes from the 2010 election May 12, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight May 06, 2011
- Wolverton to decide murder's fate May 01, 2011
- Mountain View Murder Trial begins Apr 22, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting Apr 22, 2011
- Lawmakers in nine state form caucus to battle TSA rules Apr 16, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process Apr 15, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/13/2011 Apr 13, 2011
- Two nominees for federal court announced by the White House Apr 10, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes Apr 08, 2011
- Alaska Judicial Council nominates Judge Levy and Attorney Menendez for superior court judgeship Apr 06, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
- Alaska pipeline question making a comeback Mar 31, 2011
- Northwest Jesuit order agrees to pay $166.1 million to sex abuse victims Mar 27, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: no certifications but proposals continue to add up Mar 15, 2011
- Judge reinstates roadless rule, protecting Tongass National Forest Mar 07, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
- Judge Philip Pallenberg sets trial date for man accused of beating 2-year-old girl Feb 16, 2011
- Senate approves of write-in ballot bill Feb 15, 2011
- Judge Carey rejects motion to acquit in Waterman Case Feb 08, 2011
- Jury selection process in Anchorage finalized for Waterman trial Feb 05, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Alaska senator seeks to overturn 2006 session length measure Jan 31, 2011
- Only one women left on bench after the retirement of Stephanie E. Joannides Jan 31, 2011
- Alaska Attorney General rejects proposed abortion initiative (UPDATED) Jan 12, 2011
- Governors in the news: across the nation, governors are targeting red ink Jan 10, 2011
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count kicks off the new year with a new measure certification Jan 04, 2011
- Property tax measure sneaks onto Alaska 2012 ballot Jan 04, 2011
2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Governors in the news: Alaska and Hawaii fight to sort of the legalities of open records Dec 29, 2010
- Judge alters, but doesn't nullify AK parental notification measure Dec 14, 2010
- Former Alaska District Court judge sues the court system Dec 08, 2010
- Inauguration season officially begins for winners of the 2010 gubernatorial contests Dec 08, 2010
- Alaska Governor names new State Attorney General Dec 05, 2010
- Lawsuit aims to shoot down parental notification law Nov 24, 2010
- Both bond propositions pass, amendment fails in Alaska Nov 03, 2010
- GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections Oct 29, 2010
- Supporters voice their opinions of Alaska Proposition B Oct 14, 2010
- Ninth Circuit upholds Alaska's merit selection process Oct 02, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures Sep 30, 2010
- New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
- Thomas Nave appointed Juneau District Court judge Sep 29, 2010
- Alaska's voter pamphlets to be available in October Sep 10, 2010
- U.S. Defense Department deny four states waiver from military ballot law Aug 28, 2010
- Measure 1 fails, Measure 2 passes in Alaska primary election Aug 25, 2010
- Fines placed upon Alaska Ballot Measure 1 supporters Aug 13, 2010
- Opponents of Alaska Ballot Measure 2 won't debate issue Aug 11, 2010
- Pamela Washington appointed to Anchorage District Court Aug 10, 2010
- Attorney appointed to Anchorage Superior Court Jul 17, 2010
- Alaska Supreme Court rules against publicly funded elections Jul 13, 2010
- Five measures set to be on Alaska ballot Jun 30, 2010
- Governor Parnell signs initiative legislation into law Jun 15, 2010
- Veterans bonds question on Alaska's November ballot Jun 14, 2010
- Alaska property tax initiative falls short of 2012 ballot Jun 07, 2010
- Alaska Supreme Court allows parental initiative to stay on ballot Jun 03, 2010
- Justice Christen recuses herself from abortion initiative case May 20, 2010
- Alaska Supreme Court to hear arguments in abortion initiative case May 20, 2010
- Anti-Corruption Act's supporters and opponents clash in Alaska May 12, 2010
- Alaska District Court Judge receives ethics complaint May 05, 2010
- Alaska voters to decide whether more is better for Legislature Apr 19, 2010
- Senate panel approves bond package for sports arena Apr 12, 2010
- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge announces move to senior status Apr 05, 2010
- Alaska appeals case for the fifth time Mar 25, 2010
- Alaska Judge rules revision of notification initiative language Mar 17, 2010
- Alaska Supreme Court delivers ruling against Wasilla hospital Mar 03, 2010
- Legal challenge to be heard on Alaska parental notification initiative Feb 24, 2010
- Alaska election information to be translated into Yup'ik Feb 22, 2010
- Alaska secession initiative blocked by Alaska High Court Jan 26, 2010
- Alaska high court steps in on DUI case Jan 25, 2010
- Parental notification initiative sponsors submit signatures in Alaska Jan 21, 2010
- Alaska Supreme Court blocks attempt to secede Jan 20, 2010
- Alaska signature deadline passes, marks first deadline of 2010 Jan 19, 2010
- Clock ticks for Alaska parental notification initiative Jan 15, 2010
- Alaska Libertarian Party makes strides toward ballot Jan 11, 2010
- Alaska legislators call for new petition circulator rules Jan 07, 2010
- Four Judges Reappointed to Alaska Superior Court Districts Jan 07, 2010
2009
- Parnell makes his first Supreme Court appointment Dec 04, 2009
- Pfiffner appointed to Alaska Third District Nov 02, 2009
- Candidates for the Alaska Supreme Court narrowed Oct 27, 2009
- Alaska officials reject ballot measure settlement Oct 18, 2009
- Alaska tax challenged in court Sep 28, 2009
- Four candidates running for Susitna Community Council Sep 10, 2009
- Fomer Alaska Governor denies invitation to fundraiser Aug 31, 2009
- Alaska Bar Poll rating 19 applicants for Supreme Court released Aug 25, 2009
- Fairbanks voters to decide on air-pollution measure Aug 21, 2009
- Executive blames 2006 Alaska ballot measure for revenue decline Aug 06, 2009
- Federal lawsuit filed alleging judicial selection process is unfair Jul 30, 2009
- Carpeneti Alaska's new Chief Justice Jul 02, 2009
- Kenai highway referendum moves to the ballot Jul 01, 2009
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