The count: How the latest votes, counted Wednesday, broke for the top candidates in the congressional race: Palin 21.35%Begich 18.97%Peltola 14.95%Gross 13.81%Sweeney 7.04%Claus 4.79% This firms up the working theory that the early voters (April and May) were more enthusiastic for Sarah Palin, while later voters cast votes for a variety of other candidates. Note … Continue reading Notes from the trail: Fundraisers, Fairbanks, endorsements