Live Results: Alaska votes in congressional and state elections

Alaska is host to a number of compelling races this election cycle, including a competitive race to determine control of the state legislature. 

Alaska’s sole US House seat is up for election following the death earlier this of long-serving Rep. Don Young — now-Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat who won a special election to serve out the remainer of Young’s term, is seeking a full term against three other candidates, including former Gov. Sarah Palin.

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There’s also a gubernatorial race to watch, as well as Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s re-election bid. Alaskans will also be voting on a constitutional convention question. 

Polls close in the state at 8 p.m. local time. Given the state has multiple timezones, the first polls close at 12 a.m. EST and the last polls close at 1 a.m. EST.

 

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