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The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 08, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
Here Are the 2026 Mat-Su Assembly and School Board Candidates
August 31, 2026
Voters in all but one of Mat-Su's seven districts will pick Assembly or School Board candidates this year.
It's time to run for Mat-Su Assembly or School Board. Here's what you need to know.
August 17, 2026
Mat-Su residents have until Aug. 28 to file for six open races in borough elections this fall.
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.
Recount pending in Houston City Council election
October 08, 2024
The recount was requested by a write-in candidate who cited irregularities in official election documents.
Q&As with 2024 Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates
October 07, 2024
Candidates for Mat-Su mayor, assembly and school board respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.
Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry
October 03, 2024
Alaska has the earliest voter registration deadline of any American state.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.