Alaska

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Second District: Vacant

Seat 3 [Empty]

## Information

Alaska is the further most north state located in the United States. Alaska has a maritime border with the Russian Federation located to the west, across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas situated in the Arctic Ocean, while the Pacific Ocean is to the south.

Alaska is a sparsely populated state, but by far the North American continent's most populous area located north of the 60th parallel. Nearly all of Alaska's residents live in Juneau, the state capital. Alaskan History

Alaska was occupied by various indigenous peoples for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. The state is considered the entry point for the settlement of North America by way of the Bering land bridge. The Russians were the first Europeans to settle the area eventually establishing Russian America, which spanned most of the current state. The expense and difficulty of maintaining this distant possession prompted its sale to the United States for $7.2 million, or approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km2). It was admitted as the 10th state of the U.S. on May 25th, 1845.

The indigenous population of Alaska is proportionally the highest of any state at over 15 percent. Close to two dozen native languages are spoken within the state.

## History

From May of 1845 to 1900, Alaska sat mostly dormant, with the nation voting on the Alaskan Governor and no statewide elections being held as there was no population to support it. However on December 28th, 1907 the Libertarian Socialist Party established their headquarters in Juneau, brining some life into the state.

In 1908 Alaska was found to be a suitable location for new immigrants. The state experienced a new influx of immigrants from either other states, or other nations. On January 3rd, 1909, with a new found public base Representative Vorobyevite of Alaska's only federal district put forth a constitution to be ratified by public vote. It would end the rule from D.C, and establish elections for statewide offices, the supreme court, and legislative districts. And on January 5th, 1909 the constitution was ratified after 55 years of becoming a state, with a 5 yea to 0 nay vote.

After the 1910 election and census, Alaska gained 13 new electoral votes, bringing it to a total of 24, making it the third largest state by electoral votes in the union, behind Texas and Great Lakes. Alaska also was allocated a new representative seat, now having two seats in the House of Representatives. Alaska gained 3 new citizens, bringing it's total to 5.

As expected via new immigration to the state, Alaskan elections held favorable to the Libertarian Socialist Party, which grabbed both the federal Representative seat, and 2 of the 5 seats in local legislative elections. After the 1910 election, governor Santa Anna appointed Swamperton to the borough of Yukon as a state councilor, bringing the seats the Libertarian Socialists held to 3 out of 5. With this majority in the Polar Council, the Libertarian Socialist Party is expected to easily pass it's legislation goals.

## Economy

Alaska's per capita income is among the highest in the US, owing to a diversified economy dominated by fishing, timber, natural gas, and oil, all of which it has in abundance. Tourism is also a significant part of the economy. United States armed forces have well established bases within Alaska. More than half the state is federally owned public land, including a multitude of national forests, national parks, and wildlife refuges.

## Legislature

Officially titled as the Polar Council, it is the unicameral legislature of Alaska, in which all legislative powers are vested. Each borough has a single council seat by default and a borough may include more or fewer seats as populations grow or shrink. Members of the Polar Council are known as councilors, and councilors elected for four-year terms on even-numbered years. The first elections in Alaska began on 1/6/1910 in Alaska for all valid seats, and finished on 1/10/1910. All statewide elections are to be held every 4 years, on even numbered years. This also includes the Governor.

 Yukon
 Anchorage
 Nome
 Kodiak

## Political Leaning

As of the 1904 election, Alaska leaned Republican. This was shown through the electoral vote as Alaska was tied, one vote for the Democratic coalition, and one vote for the Republican coalition. However, the 11 electoral votes went to the Republican faction. With the new influx of population from other states, Alaska is expected to lean towards the Democratic coalition.

As of the 1910 election, Alaska flipped from Lean Republican to Solid Democrat. With the Libertarian Socialists grouping with the Democratic party, it all but guarantees Democratic control of Alaska so long as the Libertarian Socialists continue their coalition with the Democrats.