Here's what to know on Election Day in Alaska, including when we might see results

And: Anchorage parents speak out against elementary school closures, and in some cases plan to fight them ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's Sponsor: People Mover]( Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday, November 5. In today's newsletter: - Tens of thousands of Alaskans have already cast their ballots early in the general election, and many more are expected to [head to polls today to vote]( for president, U.S. House, state legislative candidates and two ballot measures. - After getting the news that the Anchorage School District is proposing closing several schools, some shocked and upset parents say [they’re ready to make their case]( to the school board for why their children’s schools must stay. - Chugach Electric customers will soon see [changes to their electric rates](. Some customers will pay less, and others will pay more. More than once, a trip to Alaska marked by accidents, misconceptions, and disillusionment has resulted in a book. Among the many tales of adventurous and possibly fraught journeys to the 49th state, historian David Reamer has found that["The Quiddities of an Alaskan Trip"]( stands out among early Alaska travelogues despite some exaggerations. Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high near 40 degrees, and a chance of rain showers this afternoon and evening. Rain is forecast to continue into Wednesday, with a chance of snow later this week. Daytime temperatures will hover in the low 40s and high 30s for the next few days. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Election Day in Alaska: How to vote, what’s on the ballot, when to expect results →]( This is the first time Alaska — or any state, for that matter — will choose the winner of its presidential election using ranked choice voting. Here's your rundown of Alaska election basics. [Photos: Election Day in Anchorage →]( Some voters cast ballots in the dark this morning after [downed power poles]( in South Anchorage closed the Old Seward Highway and briefly left more than 3,100 without power. Ballot counting in Alaska's general election will begin this evening, but the full results of some races won’t be known until later this month. You can find your polling place [here.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Anchorage parents speak out against elementary school closures, and in some cases plan to fight them →]( [The Anchorage School District has proposed closing seven elementary schools, citing declining enrollment, aging school buildings, a budget shortfall and other challenges.]( [Costs to fall for some Chugach Electric customers, rise for others after regulators decide rate case →]( [The regulatory commission also approved a pilot program to incentivize electric use during times of low demand.]( [Fairbanks mother charged with murder in death of 5-year-old →]( [Police said several people told them that the woman's behavior recently had been “inconsistent with her normal demeanor.”]( ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Here’s why that’s unlikely →]( [Hypnosis? Colonoscopy? What some people will do to avoid Election Day. →]( [No injuries reported in warehouse fire at Anchorage Correctional Complex →]( [Children’s author Nancy White Carlstrom, in collaboration with artist Claudia McGehee, continues to inspire emerging readers with ‘Counting Winter’ →]( [The October Theory: An easy strategy for improving your work life →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States