Alaska Midterm Election Results: Why Dan Sullivan-Mary Peltola Race May Take Weeks To Call
\n\nAlaska voters are heading to the polls in a closely watched US Senate race between Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola and other candidates. However, unlike several other states, Alaska may take considerably longer to determine an unofficial winner, with the final results potentially taking more than two weeks after Election Day.
\n\nThe Alaska Division of Elections expects to release the first results between 8:45 PM and 9 PM on Tuesday, with updates continuing through the early hours of Wednesday. However, these initial figures will only reflect voters' first-choice preferences and will remain incomplete as officials continue counting absentee and questioned ballots.
\n\nHistorically, between 75% and 90% of Election Day results are available by noon on Wednesday. However, results from rural precincts can take several additional days to come in. Alaska has 131 hand-count precincts, which further slow the counting process, particularly in remote areas.
\n\nThe state is also accepting eligible domestic mail ballots through November 13 and overseas ballots through November 18. The final unofficial results are not expected until November 18, while the official results are targeted for certification on November 25.
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