The winner of the special election will finish the remainder of Young's term, which ends in January 2023.
, is set for this summer, with a primary slated for June 11 and a special general election on August 16, the same date as Alaska's regularly scheduled primaries.
August 16 marks Alaska's first test of its new open primary system, which was approved by voters in 2020. This means all candidates regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the ballot. "We have a lot of challenges this year, probably the toughest year that I know of anyway, to have elections. But Gail and her crew are prepared," said Alaska Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer.
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