All four of the ballot measures on Tuesday's ballot were defeated, including Ballot Measure 4: The Clean Water Initiative. Still, the group, Alaskans for Clean Water, say they're not done fighting the Pebble Mine.   Full Story

Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell held a slight lead early Wednesday in the Republican race for US House.

With 85% of Alaska precincts reporting, Parnell held a 213-vote lead over the incumbent, U.S. Representative Don Young.

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As voters statewide head to the polls Tuesday, election officials say they are doing so in record numbers.

"Early voting numbers are up higher than they have been in any other primary election," said Gail Fenumiai, the director of the Division of Elections.

For the increasing number of Alaskans casting their ballots, voting is not just a choice to them, but their duty.   Full Story

It has been one of the most hotly contested ballot measures Alaska has ever seen: Ballot Measure 4: the Clean Water Initiative.   Full Story

CBS4 in Denver has now learned at least four people are under arrest in connection with a possible plot to kill Barack Obama at his Thursday night acceptance speech in Denver.   Full Story

Since the 1970s, Don Young has been the only voice for Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives. With Congressman Don Young under investigation for connections to VECO, Democrats and Republicans alike say it's time for Alaska's only congressman to step down.

Democrats Diane Benson and Ethan Berkowitz are among several candidates trying to unseat him. Neither Democratic candidate is a political newcomer: Berkowitz served in State House for 10 years and just two years ago, Benson gave Young what some say was the closest race of his political career.   Full Story

The Alaskan Republican and the Democratic parties are gearing up for Tuesday's primary day. Both parties say there has been a major push across the state to get more Alaskans voting in the primary and general elections.   Full Story

For decades, Alaska has been a red state and Congressman Don Young one of our political mainstays. But with several Republican lawmakers doing time for political corruption and others facing charges, the party is more divided than ever. Nowhere is that great divide more obvious than in the Republican primary election for Alaska's only at-large seat.

CBS 11 News sat down with each of the candidates, including Congressman Young, who gave us an exclusive interview — granted on the understanding that we would only talk about the campaign.   Full Story

As the cloud of corruption continues to linger over our state, the way candidates accept money for votes could change on Tuesday.   Full Story

It's a local race that's been heating up—the race for District 23, which encompasses downtown, Fairview, Mountain View, Government Hill and Rogers Park.

The incumbent, Les Gara, has more than six years of experience in the state Legislature. His opponent, Christopher Constant, is a relative newcomer, but he says he has what it takes to take the House seat—a seat Gara has occupied for three terms.   Full Story