...election is held. "They are very costly and voter turnout is often very low in a special election," said Fairbanks North-Star Borough Clerk Mona Lisa Drexler, who has advocated for the bill. She said only about 14 percent of registered voters...

FAIRBANKS - The Fairbanks North Star Borough clerk announced that eight of the 15 people seeking to fill an assembly vacancy have advanced to the interview stage. The finalists...