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DON YOUNG


Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022

One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.

Next act for Palin unclear after Alaska House losses

Republican Sarah Palin re-emerged in Alaska politics over a decade after resigning as governor with hopes of winning the stateโ€™s U.S. House seat.

Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term

Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House.

Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race

Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating a fellow Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.

Murkowski faces Tshibaka and Chesbro in Alaska Senate debate

Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Alaskans want results, not โ€œpartisan political rhetoric,โ€ as she faced her Donald Trump-backed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka in a televised debate Thursday.

Peltola faces Palin, Begich, Bye in Alaska House debate

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska in a televised debate called partisanship a threat to the country as she sought to make the case for reelection to the seat sheโ€™s held since September against challengers including Republican Sarah Palin.

Alaska Natives fete their 1st Congress member, Mary Peltola

Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola received a heroโ€™s welcome Thursday when the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress gave the keynote address at the Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage.

EXPLAINER: How ranked choice voting works in Alaska

Most Americans are used to casting their ballot for a single person for each office.

Mary Peltola sworn in as 1st Alaska Native in Congress

Mary Peltola has made history after being sworn in as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress.

Alaska Natives celebrate Peltola's historic House election

Alaska Natives are celebrating Democrat Mary Peltolaโ€™s historic win in Alaskaโ€™s U.S. House special election.

Peltola beats Palin, wins Alaska House special election

Democrat Mary Peltola has won the special election for Alaskaโ€™s only U.S. House seat, besting a field that included Republican Sarah Palin.

Cheney ponders 2024 bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney says after losing a Republican primary sheโ€™s thinking about running for president.

Murkowski advances in Alaska Senate race, Palin in House

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Trump-endorsed Republican rival Kelly Tshibaka have advanced from Tuesdayโ€™s primary.

What to watch: Cheney in trouble while Palin eyes comeback

Elections in Wyoming and Alaska on Tuesday could relaunch the political career of a former Republican star and effectively end the career of another.

Groups get creative to help Alaska voters with ranked voting

Organizations in Alaska have gotten creative in trying to help voters understand how to cast their ballot in the state's first ranked voting election on Aug. 16.

Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot

The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower courtโ€™s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaskaโ€™s U.S. House race.

Race for Alaska's US House seat taking shape

The race for Alaskaโ€™s U.S. House seat is taking shape.

Ex-legislator advances to Alaska's special US House election

Democrat Mary Peltola has joined Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and independent Al Gross in advancing to an August special election for Alaskaโ€™s only U.S. House seat.

Palin, Begich, Gross advance in Alaska US House race

Republican former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Republican Nick Begich and independent Al Gross have advanced to the August special election for the stateโ€™s only U.S. House seat.

Palin nabs early lead in Alaska US House special primary

Alaska elections officials have released initial vote counts in the special primary for the state's only U.S. House seat.

Alaska high court reverses ruling that roiled House election

The Alaska Supreme Court has reversed a lower court decision that barred state elections officials from certifying the results of Saturdayโ€™s special U.S. House primary amid concerns about ballot accessibility for voters with visual impairments.

Alaska's unusual House primary draws Palin, Santa, 46 others

Alaska voters are facing an election unlike any theyโ€™ve seen, with 48 candidates running to succeed the man who held the stateโ€™s only U.S. House seat for 49 years.

Palin on serving in Congress: 'It would be all about Alaska'

Sarah Palin says sheโ€™s serious about her campaign for the U.S. House, telling The Associated Press that her unique place in American politics would put her in a stronger position representing Alaska in Washington.

Trump-backed Alaska hopeful officially files for Senate run

Republican Kelly Tshibaka has filed to run as a candidate for the U.S. Senate race.

Trump endorses Palin in bid for Alaska's sole House seat

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young.

Alaska's leadership lauds late congressman at memorial

Members of Alaskaโ€™s political leadership lauded the late U.S. Rep. Don Young Saturday at a public memorial to celebrate his life.

Palin joins 50 others in running for Alaska US House seat

Sarah Palin has joined a field of 50 other candidates who are vying for Alaskaโ€™s lone U.S. House seat.

Washington honors Alaska's fiery, tireless defender in House

Congressional leaders are hailing Republican Rep. Don Young as a colorful but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents.

Alaska Rep. Don Young to lie in state at US Capitol

Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in House history, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on March 29.

Politicians, friends fondly recall late Alaska congressman

Politicians and friends are fondly remembering Don Young.

Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, has died.

Legislation raises hopes for Alaskan cruises this summer

Legislation raises hopes for Alaskan cruises this summer

There might be cruises to Alaska this summer after all.

Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

President Joe Biden wants Congress to know heโ€™s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure.

Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

Biden wants infrastructure deal, but GOP doubts persist

President Joe Biden wants Congress to know heโ€™s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure.

House approves pro-union bill despite dim Senate odds

House approves pro-union bill despite dim Senate odds

But it faces an all-but-certain Republican blockade in a narrowly divided Senate and is unlikely to become law. Adโ€œIโ€™ve heard Democrats argue that itโ€™s the unions that built the middle class,โ€ said Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the senior Republican on the House labor panel. And what this bill does is take away their freedom.โ€Labor unions have long been a bedrock of Democratic support. โ€œThis far-reaching legislation is nothing more than an union boss wish list,โ€ said Foxx, who led Republican debate on the bill. Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Good excoriated the bill, saying it would effectively โ€œfunnel money to Democratsโ€ by allowing unions to collect additional dues.

Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary

Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, file photo, Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., listens during the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be Interior secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Jim Watson/Pool Photo via AP, File)WASHINGTON โ€“ A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved Haaland's nomination, 11-9, sending it to the Senate floor. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the lone Republican to support Haaland, who won unanimous backing from committee Democrats. The committee vote follows an announcement Wednesday by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, that she will support Haaland in the full Senate.

Manchin says he'll vote for Haaland for interior secretary

Manchin says he'll vote for Haaland for interior secretary

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the nomination of Rep. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., to be Secretary of the Interior on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Manchin, a moderate from West Virginia, had been publicly undecided through two days of hearings on Haaland's nomination by President Joe Biden. By contrast, Manchin said Haaland had earned his vote, despite disagreements over drilling on federal lands and the Keystone XL oil pipeline. Adโ€œI believe Deb Haaland will be a secretary of the Interior for every American and will vote to confirm her,'' Manchin said in a statement. Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican who is not on the energy panel, called Haaland โ€œa neo-socialist, left-of-Lenin whack job.''

The Latest: Conn. extends pandemic jobless benefit to 38,000

The Latest: Conn. extends pandemic jobless benefit to 38,000

State health officials decline to identify which hospitals have expressed interest, but say there is need statewide. Hospitalizations have not yet reached their summer heights in Georgia, but beds are filling rapidly with COVID-19 cases. ___HARRISBURG, Pa. โ€” States faced a deadline on Friday to place orders for the coronavirus vaccine as many reported record infections, hospitalizations and deaths. Ukraine, which is facing a rapid rise in coronavirus cases, tightened weekend restrictions last month but lifted them this week. ___ATLANTA โ€” Vice President Mike Pence is trying to boost Americansโ€™ confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines that are awaiting regulatory approval and distribution.

Sen. Grassley returns to Senate after coronavirus isolation

Sen. Grassley returns to Senate after coronavirus isolation

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2020, file photo Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa arrives for a meeting at the Capitol in Washington. Grassley, 87, isolated after finding out he had been exposed to the virus and tested positive shortly after that. As pro tempore, Grassley opens the Senate each day. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., announced that he had tested positive two days after Grassley. Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who is competing in a Senate runoff in Georgia, later announced that she had tested positive and then negative.

Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'

Florida's Sen. Scott has coronavirus, 'very mild symptoms'

Scott, 67, has been quarantining at home all week after coming into contact in Florida on Nov. 13 with someone who subsequently tested positive. Scott, a Republican, said he was โ€œfeeling goodโ€ despite the mild symptoms and would be working at his home in Naples. โ€œI want to remind everyone to be careful and do the right things to protect yourselves and others,โ€ Scott said in a statement. House members could be regularly tested in the Capitol starting this week, but there is still no testing protocol for senators. Ashley Hinson, 37, said she would participate in this week's House orientation virtually as she quarantined with her family in Iowa.

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus

(Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP)WASHINGTON โ€“ Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Grassley, 87, had announced earlier Tuesday that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus and was waiting for test results. At least three members of the House have tested positive in the last week, and several more are quarantining. Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida was also absent as he is in quarantine after an exposure. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer also took their masks off when speaking on the Senate floor Monday.

The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining

The Latest: Connecticut governor is self-quarantining

Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19, his administration announced late Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Ned Lamont is self-quarantining after his chief spokesperson tested positive for COVID-19. Another governor, Democrat Steve Sisolak of Nevada, announced Friday that he had tested positive for COVID-19. DeWine tested positive using a rapid test before testing negative later that day after using a more sensitive laboratory-developed test. The latest state health department figures also show hospitalizations have edged back up statewide โ€” hitting 684 after dipping to 676 a day earlier.

Alaska's sole member in US House tests positive for COVID-19

Alaska's sole member in US House tests positive for COVID-19

Young announced Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)ANCHORAGE, Alaska โ€“ U.S. Rep. Don Young announced Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after the 87-year-old won his 25th term in the U.S. House. โ€œMy friend and colleague Congressman Don Young is a fighter. Young's positive test came after he was campaigning for re-election in Alaska, which is experiencing a surge of cases. Young was first elected in 1973, and is Alaska's sole representative in the House.

The Latest: NZealand mulls masks on Auckland public transit

The Latest: NZealand mulls masks on Auckland public transit

Health officials had asked workers in central Auckland to stay home on Friday while they investigated the case but say they can now return to work. โ€” Surge of coronavirus cases appears to be slowing in Germany and France, but still straining hospitals. Alaska has had over 20,000 cases, including 477 new cases reported Thursday. She is scheduled Friday to address the situation and is expected to announce new public health restrictions aimed to curbing spread. Thatโ€™s the impassioned message that dozens of parents and school administrators are sending to public health officials in Pennsylvaniaโ€™s third-most populous county.

Republican Dan Sullivan reelected in Alaska Senate race

Republican Dan Sullivan reelected in Alaska Senate race

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, won re-election in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross. (Al Drago/Pool via AP, File)JUNEAU, Alaska โ€“ Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has won reelection in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross in a race that attracted outside attention with control of the Senate at stake. The result in Alaska means control of the Senate wonโ€™t be decided until January Senate runoffs are held in Georgia. Sullivan campaign manager Matt Shuckerow was muted in his response Wednesday, noting ballots still were being counted in Alaska. The Gross campaign did not immediately indicate plans to concede after The Associated Press called the race for Sullivan on Wednesday.

Pelosi out to block Trump if disputed election ends in House

Pelosi out to block Trump if disputed election ends in House

Under election law the House would intervene if the Electoral College gave no presidential candidate the majority Jan. 6. โ€œThere ain't no light at the end of the tunnel in the House of Representatives,โ€ Pelosi said at a recent press conference. The president can be selected by a House majority โ€” 26 states โ€” if the Electoral College deadlocks or is unable to agree on the winner. Another is Montana, where Democratic state Rep. Kathleen Williams and Republican state Auditor Matt Rosendale are vying for the state's lone at-large seat. Veteran GOP election lawyer Ben Ginsberg said thereโ€™s a long ways to go from election day Nov. 3 and a potential House vote on Jan. 6.

Veteran House incumbents cling to seats as districts evolve

Veteran House incumbents cling to seats as districts evolve

But thereโ€™s a smaller category of lawmakers like Peterson and GOP Rep. Steve Chabot of Ohio who also merit attention: long-term incumbents of both parties fighting to preserve their careers. Over 90% of House incumbents are usually reelected, thanks to name recognition and campaign fundraising advantages. โ€œThere are people who traditionally voted Republican who don't identify with the current Republican Party," Schroder, 43, a businesswoman and local public health official, said in an interview. Democratic and Republican campaign committees and other organizations allied with party leadership are aiming the bulk of their spending at each others' softest seats and defending vulnerable incumbents. The Congressional Leadership Fund, aligned with House GOP leadership, planned to spend $3.3 million more, which Republicans said could grow.

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