November elections are right around the corner. If you thought that your vote really doesn't matter, think again. On Monday a coin decided the fate of the primary for House Seat 37.

It's been an emotional roller coaster for the Democratic primary nomination for House District 37 in South Western Alaska. Incumbent Carl Moses and challenger Bryce Edgmon have both thought they won the election sometime over the last thirty days.

On Monday it was decided by a coin.

Edgmon won the first ever coin toss in the history of the State of Alaska and the Democratic nomination for House Seat 37. The coin toss was very symbolic.

The coin used in the toss was minted with two walrus heads on one side and the seal of the State of Alaska on the other. Traditional Alutiiq baskets held the indigenous stones that the candidate's names were printed on. And the coin landed on a sea otter pelt--all to make sure this historic event held special significance for the Aleutian and Bristol Bay area.

Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman said that this event is the perfect example of how much your vote counts in Alaska.

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“A lot of people say, 'Well, my vote doesn't count.' But it does. And today's exercise shows you how important even one vote is. One person for either candidate would have made the difference in the result, but instead it came down to the toss of a coin," said Leman.

"This is a very monumental occasion, if you will, because this only happens once every several lifetimes. It just doesn't happen every election process. And to be a part of it, and to win the coin flip, and to have my name go down in history, not only participating, but winning-- it's something I'm very proud of," said Edgmon.

Incumbent Carl Moses said he is not conceding the race at this point and is considering his options. One of those options could be to run as a write-in candidate. Coin toss winner Edgmon will now face Republican Ron bowers in the up coming general election.

To contact Andrea, call 907-273-3186.