Christianson secures sixth term on the Sitka Assembly following absentee ballot count

Christianson secures sixth term on the Sitka Assembly following absentee ballot count

Deputy Municipal Clerk Holley Bayne and Canvas Board Member Cheryl Vastola tabulate absentee ballot results at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Friday. (KCAW/McKenney) Incumbent Thor Christianson has narrowly scored the second open seat on the Sitka Assembly, following the city’s count of absentee and questioned ballots Friday afternoon (10-10-25). Overall, Christianson earned 809 votes, and Sherri Blankenship earned 783, securing the win for Christi…