Nearly 70 candidates file on deadline for Alaska's August primary ballot
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Eric Stone
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Summary
Nearly 70 candidates filed on the final day to register for Alaska's August primary ballot, including races for governor, U.S. Congress, and the state Legislature. The surge in filings filled many previously empty races, leaving only six races unopposed. Elections officials were processing the last-minute submissions as of Tuesday.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA spokesperson for the Division of Elections, Stephen Kirch, said by email that 'nearly 70' filings came in on Monday alone, which was the last day to register a campaign ahead of the August primary.
As recently as midday Friday, the Division of Elections listed 26 races with fewer than two candidates, including a handful with none at all.
Now, just six are unopposed.
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