Alaska elections director: Division ready for election

The state elections director says a lawsuit spawned by poll worker errors in the August primary election served as a teaching moment. Josie Bahnke says her division is ready for Tuesday’s general election.
Bahnke said she feels good heading into the election, especially after providing in-person training with poll workers and listening to their concerns. One of the points stressed is the number that workers should call if they have any issues.
The Division of Elections was sued over its ha