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Fisheries, rising costs and schools dominate Southwestern Alaska House debate

States Newsroom · October 23, 2026

Four candidates are vying for an open seat to represent the Southwestern Alaska House District 37, one of the state’s largest rural districts where fisheries, skyrocketing costs of living, transportation and schools are top of mind this election season. The district includes communities from the middle Kuskokwim…

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Fisheries, rising costs and schools dominate Southwestern Alaska House debate

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