Stedman, nine others, face no election challenges

A fifth of Alaska legislators running for re-election this year face no opposition. That begs the question: Why, in such a politically active state, does anyone run unopposed.
Sen. Bert Stedman reacts to testimony at a 2014 Senate Labor Committee meeting. The Sitka Republican is one of 10 lawmakers running unopposed this year. (Photo by Skip Gray, Gavel Alaska)One is Sitka Sen. Bert Stedman, who faces no contest – for the second time.
It’s only July, but the race is pretty much over