Former state Sen. John Coghill has announced plans to run for Alaska’s U.S. House seat following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young.
Republican former state Sen. John Coghill announced plans Monday to run for Alaska’s U.S. House seat following the death of Republican Rep. Don Young.about two decades
Al Gross, an independent, also announced plans Monday to run as a candidate to fill the remaining term and to seek a two-year term.A special primary and special election will decide who completes the current House term. Candidates face a Friday deadline to file with the state Division of Elections to run in the special primary, set for June 11. The top four vote-getters in the special primary will advance to an Aug. 16 special election, in which ranked choice voting will be used.
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