Matt Acuña Buxton
@matt.akmemo.com
Alaska wonk. Husker. Roller coaster, Magic card and staying in enthusiast. Writes akmemo.com
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Hanging out and hanging on.
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Matt Acuña Buxton
@matt.akmemo.com
· Jan 21
The Alaska Memo
The What and Why it Matters of Alaska Politics by Matt Acuña Buxton.
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Here are four more entries from the 1927 Alaska flag contest won by Benny Benson. By Jim Cavanaugh, Madeleine Calkins, Wilfred Gent, and Regina Lindholme. #alaskahistory #alaska
September 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Here are four more entries from the 1927 Alaska flag contest won by Benny Benson. By Jim Cavanaugh, Madeleine Calkins, Wilfred Gent, and Regina Lindholme. #alaskahistory #alaska
Reposted by Matt Acuña Buxton
The University of Alaska Anchorage still has no booking from President Trump, a university official said today. Trump said last week that he would come to Alaska and campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan before the general election. Trump used UAA for a 2022 campaign rally. #akleg
September 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The University of Alaska Anchorage still has no booking from President Trump, a university official said today. Trump said last week that he would come to Alaska and campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan before the general election. Trump used UAA for a 2022 campaign rally. #akleg
man, credit to the the alaska landmine when it's due
they have cameras everywhere
even got my live reaction to the Division of Elections' latest claims that they definitely aren't doing everything in their power to boost friendly Republicans
they have cameras everywhere
even got my live reaction to the Division of Elections' latest claims that they definitely aren't doing everything in their power to boost friendly Republicans
September 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
man, credit to the the alaska landmine when it's due
they have cameras everywhere
even got my live reaction to the Division of Elections' latest claims that they definitely aren't doing everything in their power to boost friendly Republicans
they have cameras everywhere
even got my live reaction to the Division of Elections' latest claims that they definitely aren't doing everything in their power to boost friendly Republicans
My #akleg group chat is getting an earful from me this morning.
"Why THE FUCK was Dunleavy at the presser?"
"What was a disgraced AG doing there?
"A misplaced COMMA?"
"Why THE FUCK was Dunleavy at the presser?"
"What was a disgraced AG doing there?
"A misplaced COMMA?"
September 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
My #akleg group chat is getting an earful from me this morning.
"Why THE FUCK was Dunleavy at the presser?"
"What was a disgraced AG doing there?
"A misplaced COMMA?"
"Why THE FUCK was Dunleavy at the presser?"
"What was a disgraced AG doing there?
"A misplaced COMMA?"
Guess it was just a... Tregnancy Scare?
Perhaps an all-time Friday news dump:
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
September 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Guess it was just a... Tregnancy Scare?
Perhaps an all-time Friday news dump:
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
September 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Perhaps an all-time Friday news dump:
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
GOP former Attorney General Treg "I Don't Have to Fill Out My Financial Disclosures" Taylor is BACK IN THE RACE for governor!
At 10:15, Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom (R) says the Department of Law's "independent" review says she has to let Treg off the hook.
#akelect
Reposted by Matt Acuña Buxton
It’s official. The last-minute switcheroo was successful (barring litigation, ofc).
Alaska’s governors race is:
JKT/Johnson D/NP
Wilson/Shower R/R
Bronson/Church R/R
English/Jodi Taylor R/R (replacing Treg Taylor/English after Treg was DQ’d)
#akelect
Alaska’s governors race is:
JKT/Johnson D/NP
Wilson/Shower R/R
Bronson/Church R/R
English/Jodi Taylor R/R (replacing Treg Taylor/English after Treg was DQ’d)
#akelect
The withdrawal deadline has passed — as marked by JBER playing the Star-Spangled Banner — and now we're just waiting on official word on whether Jodi Taylor has successfully stepped in for Treg Taylor.
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
It’s official. The last-minute switcheroo was successful (barring litigation, ofc).
Alaska’s governors race is:
JKT/Johnson D/NP
Wilson/Shower R/R
Bronson/Church R/R
English/Jodi Taylor R/R (replacing Treg Taylor/English after Treg was DQ’d)
#akelect
Alaska’s governors race is:
JKT/Johnson D/NP
Wilson/Shower R/R
Bronson/Church R/R
English/Jodi Taylor R/R (replacing Treg Taylor/English after Treg was DQ’d)
#akelect
Update: Reynoso has also dropped out.
That elevates Jim McDermott, a Libertarian, to the ballot.
It’ll be
Begich
Hill
Hafner
McDermott
#akelect
That elevates Jim McDermott, a Libertarian, to the ballot.
It’ll be
Begich
Hill
Hafner
McDermott
#akelect
Also, looks like Bill Hill will still have a crowded race against US Rep. Nick Begich.
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Update: Reynoso has also dropped out.
That elevates Jim McDermott, a Libertarian, to the ballot.
It’ll be
Begich
Hill
Hafner
McDermott
#akelect
That elevates Jim McDermott, a Libertarian, to the ballot.
It’ll be
Begich
Hill
Hafner
McDermott
#akelect
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"Tiny Tim, who DESERVED to die,"
August 31, 2026 at 10:41 PM
"Tiny Tim, who DESERVED to die,"
Also, looks like Bill Hill will still have a crowded race against US Rep. Nick Begich.
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Also, looks like Bill Hill will still have a crowded race against US Rep. Nick Begich.
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
Ahead of the deadline, Democrat John B Williams has dropped out.
That leaves Democrat and currently imprisoned felon Eric Hafner in the race, elevating Democrat Yaquelin Reynoso to the general.
#akelect
Also worth noting, amid all the action with Taylor getting disqualified, Republican candidate for House District 22 (East Anchorage) Jose Tagle has been disqualified.
Tagle similarly refused to properly file his financial disclosure.
That'll leave Democratic Rep. Ted Eischeid unopposed.
#akelect
Tagle similarly refused to properly file his financial disclosure.
That'll leave Democratic Rep. Ted Eischeid unopposed.
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Also worth noting, amid all the action with Taylor getting disqualified, Republican candidate for House District 22 (East Anchorage) Jose Tagle has been disqualified.
Tagle similarly refused to properly file his financial disclosure.
That'll leave Democratic Rep. Ted Eischeid unopposed.
#akelect
Tagle similarly refused to properly file his financial disclosure.
That'll leave Democratic Rep. Ted Eischeid unopposed.
#akelect
Mary Peltola will be the only Democrat in Alaska's race for the U.S. Senate after progressive Democrat David Leslie dropped out, clearing the way for Republican candidate Gerald Heikes to finish out the general election ballot.
It'll be:
Peltola
Sullivan
Sullivan
Heikes
#akelect
It'll be:
Peltola
Sullivan
Sullivan
Heikes
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Mary Peltola will be the only Democrat in Alaska's race for the U.S. Senate after progressive Democrat David Leslie dropped out, clearing the way for Republican candidate Gerald Heikes to finish out the general election ballot.
It'll be:
Peltola
Sullivan
Sullivan
Heikes
#akelect
It'll be:
Peltola
Sullivan
Sullivan
Heikes
#akelect
The withdrawal deadline has passed — as marked by JBER playing the Star-Spangled Banner — and now we're just waiting on official word on whether Jodi Taylor has successfully stepped in for Treg Taylor.
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
September 1, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The withdrawal deadline has passed — as marked by JBER playing the Star-Spangled Banner — and now we're just waiting on official word on whether Jodi Taylor has successfully stepped in for Treg Taylor.
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
Otherwise, it looks like Crum's in the gov race.
Bishop has dropped out.
#akelect
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You don’t really see people walking around, bent over, peering through a big magnifying glass at clues anymore these days.
August 31, 2026 at 8:26 PM
You don’t really see people walking around, bent over, peering through a big magnifying glass at clues anymore these days.
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This reminds me that I'm not remotely prepared for the non-gamer "public discourse" around GTA6. I feel like Clemenza preparing for the mob war. A whole new generation of bad takes.
"These things have to happen every 5 year, 10 years. It's been 13 years since the last one."
"These things have to happen every 5 year, 10 years. It's been 13 years since the last one."
August 31, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This reminds me that I'm not remotely prepared for the non-gamer "public discourse" around GTA6. I feel like Clemenza preparing for the mob war. A whole new generation of bad takes.
"These things have to happen every 5 year, 10 years. It's been 13 years since the last one."
"These things have to happen every 5 year, 10 years. It's been 13 years since the last one."
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Alaska's certified elections results have been posted, and we're now waiting on 5 p.m., the deadline for candidates in the top-four primary to stay in or withdraw: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28... #akleg #akelect
260831 Certified 2026 primary results
www.documentcloud.org
August 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Alaska's certified elections results have been posted, and we're now waiting on 5 p.m., the deadline for candidates in the top-four primary to stay in or withdraw: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28... #akleg #akelect
Alaska's gov race updates:
Begich's out, backing JKT
Treg Taylor's out because the rules DO apply to him (but maybe his LT is still in the race?)
Republicans are still holding out hope for a GOP consolidation
#akelect
Begich's out, backing JKT
Treg Taylor's out because the rules DO apply to him (but maybe his LT is still in the race?)
Republicans are still holding out hope for a GOP consolidation
#akelect
The Sims 1: Grim Reaper & House Fire
ALT: The Sims 1: Grim Reaper & House Fire
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August 31, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Alaska's gov race updates:
Begich's out, backing JKT
Treg Taylor's out because the rules DO apply to him (but maybe his LT is still in the race?)
Republicans are still holding out hope for a GOP consolidation
#akelect
Begich's out, backing JKT
Treg Taylor's out because the rules DO apply to him (but maybe his LT is still in the race?)
Republicans are still holding out hope for a GOP consolidation
#akelect
Democrat Tom Begich has suspended his campaign and endorsed fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, clearing the way for him to face 3 Republicans.
He says it doesn’t make sense for them to fight over the same votes and the same resources when they have such similar visions.
#akleg #akelect
He says it doesn’t make sense for them to fight over the same votes and the same resources when they have such similar visions.
#akleg #akelect
August 29, 2026 at 4:14 AM
I've heard just about every combo of potential outcomes in what the race for governor will actually look like, and that was all before it turned out Taylor may be an illegal (candidate).
Frankly, it all feels a little like 5D chess with a non-zero chance that we somehow end up with Palin as gov.
Frankly, it all feels a little like 5D chess with a non-zero chance that we somehow end up with Palin as gov.
So, as Alaska's governor's race stands:
- JKT and Begich may/will consolidate
- Wilson: Staying in
- Bronson: Staying in
- Taylor WOULD move up if the Dems consolidate, but isn't actually a legitimate candidate
- Bishop WOULD move up if Dems consolidate, Taylor legally blocked
- Crum: Hanging out
- JKT and Begich may/will consolidate
- Wilson: Staying in
- Bronson: Staying in
- Taylor WOULD move up if the Dems consolidate, but isn't actually a legitimate candidate
- Bishop WOULD move up if Dems consolidate, Taylor legally blocked
- Crum: Hanging out
August 28, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I've heard just about every combo of potential outcomes in what the race for governor will actually look like, and that was all before it turned out Taylor may be an illegal (candidate).
Frankly, it all feels a little like 5D chess with a non-zero chance that we somehow end up with Palin as gov.
Frankly, it all feels a little like 5D chess with a non-zero chance that we somehow end up with Palin as gov.
I've really tried to take a "let's just see what happens and not get wrapped up in every twist and turn" over the whole governor's race consolidation rumors, but, man, it sure is getting twisty.
#akleg Another day, another Dunleavy AG fallen on hard times.
August 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I've really tried to take a "let's just see what happens and not get wrapped up in every twist and turn" over the whole governor's race consolidation rumors, but, man, it sure is getting twisty.
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Nation’s Overthinkers Convene To Determine What That’s Supposed To Mean https://theonion.com/nation-s-overthinkers-convene-to-determine-what-that-s-1819578931/
August 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Nation’s Overthinkers Convene To Determine What That’s Supposed To Mean https://theonion.com/nation-s-overthinkers-convene-to-determine-what-that-s-1819578931/
if elections time is anything like journalist-telling-their-partner-when-they're-gonna-finally-be-done time, we could be seeing results around 9-930
August 26, 2026 at 3:33 AM
if elections time is anything like journalist-telling-their-partner-when-they're-gonna-finally-be-done time, we could be seeing results around 9-930