.AlaskaBeacon reporter James Brooks says some state senators have been talking about the very real possibility of forming a coalition. But the future of a coalition-controlled House is much murkier. Take a listen:
Alaska lawmakers are starting to think about picking teams, in a way, as early electionshow who won their races, who’s likely to win and how like-minded legislators might form groups to advance their agendas.
With nearly every seat in the Alaska Legislature up for election this year, one big question has been whether Republicans will form a majority in either the state Senate or House, or whether either chamber will be controlled by a coalition of Democrats, moderate Republicans and independents. Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks says some state senators have been talking about the very real possibility of forming a coalition. But Brooks says the future of a coalition-controlled House is much murkier.It’s too early to say in the House. But right now, Republicans have leads in 21 of the 40 seats, a bare minimum majority needed. But it’s not guaranteed.
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