Polls were open at the Nolan Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Residents had the opportunity to vote on a new governor, state representative, and U.S. representative. People also got to vote on Ballot Measure One, also known as the "Stand For Salmon" ballot measure.
The midterms have come again, and Wrangell turned out to make their voice heard in the Nov. 6 election. Polls were open at the Nolan Center. On the ballot was the position of Alaska governor and lieutenant governor, U.S. representative, and state representative.
The race for governor was hotly contested. Bill Walker, the current governor of Alaska, suspended his re-election campaign in October, though his name still appeared on ballots. The other candidates include Democratic candidate Mark Begich, Republican candidate Mike Dunleavy, and Libertarian candidate William S. "Billy" Toien.
The position of U.S. representative came between two candidates. Alyse Galvin, an undeclared Democratic nominee, and incumbent Republican candidate Don Young. Galvin ran on a campaign of supporting public education, healthcare reform, and environmental protection, among other issues. Young, who has served as Alaska's representative since 1973, also espoused healthcare reforms in his campaign, and also stated his desire to roll back regulations and work on tax relief.
Wrangell is a part of House District 36, and the city had the opportunity to vote for their state representative. Dan Ortiz, a resident of Ketchikan, is the undeclared incumbent candidate. Running against him is Republican Trevor Shaw, another resident of Ketchikan.
The residents of Wrangell also got to vote on Ballot Measure One, also known as the "Stand For Salmon" ballot measure. The statewide act, if adopted, is meant to provide protection for the state's salmon population and fish habitats. The measure, basically, would require permits for any construction activity that could significantly affect fish habitats.
Election results will be published in a later edition of the Wrangell Sentinel.
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