Episode 598: Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting? An Upcoming Ballot Initiative, Plagued With Problems, is Critical Test
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 30, 2024
Will Alaska Keep Its Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting?
An Upcoming Ballot Initiative, Plagued With Problems, is Critical Test
Alaska implemented its Top 4 open primary and ranked choice voting system in 2022, after voters approved Ballot Measure 2 in 2020 in a close vote. A right wing ballot measure to repeal it, marred by questionable practices, was upheld by the Alaska Supreme Court on August 22nd will appear on the November ballot.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Alaska Beacon - Alaska Supreme Court upholds ranked choice repeal initiative, now bound for November vote
BallotPedia - Ballot Measure Which Established Alaska's Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative (2020)
BallotPedia - Ballot Measure To Repeal Alaska's Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative
American Democracy Minute - Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech’ Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting
Alaska Division of Elections - Ranked Choice Voting, Explained
Groups Taking Action:
Alaskans for Better Elections, Represent.Us
Check Your Voter Registration:
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
- USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
- Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
- Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
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