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September 14, 2026
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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.
Mat-Su voters will see two major changes on November ballots
September 26, 2024
The subtle yet significant changes impact candidate term lengths and partisan labeling.
What would a statewide hand-count election look like in Alaska?
September 23, 2024
The Mat-Su already has already switched to hand-counting its elections. But what would it look like statewide?
The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 03, 2024
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Who is running in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city elections? Here's how to find out.
August 29, 2024
Want to know who is running in your local city elections? Here's how to find out.
Mat-Su residents can run for office in these key borough races
July 30, 2024
Would-be Mat-Su Borough candidates have until late August to file paperwork with the borough.
Mat-Su officials are looking for 2024 election volunteers
June 27, 2024
Nonpartisan Election Day workers can make a few hundred dollars while helping make sure ballots are issued and counted.