Alaska voters reject measure to repeal ranked-choice voting, open primaries
More than two weeks after the Nov. 5 election, final unofficial results show Ballot Measure 2 in Alaska, the repeal of ranked-choice voting and open primaries, has been rejected by
Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin
More than two weeks after polls closed, it's official: By the narrowest of margins, Alaska will keep its ranked choice voting (RCV) system. In 2020, Alaskan voters passed Ballot Measure 2, which replaced the state's traditional voting system with RCV. The measure passed narrowly, with just 50.6 percent voting in favor.
Vote count tightens for repealing Alaska’s ranked choice system
A day after the votes for keeping Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting system overtook those to repeal it, the vote count tightened on Tuesday. The votes against the ballot measure to repeal the system are only 45 votes ahead of those in favor of repeal,
Ranked-Choice Voting Measures Lose Everywhere Except Alaska
The narrow vote to keep RCV in Alaska is great news for Lisa Murkowski but didn’t save Mary Peltola. Meanwhile, RCV lost in five other states.
Powered by Native Voters, Ranked-Choice Voting and Open Primaries Survive in Alaska
Alaskans appear to have narrowly rejected Measure 2, a ballot initiative that would have repealed the state’s open primary and ranked-choice voting system. The system, first approved by voters in... R
Alaska votes to keep ranked choice voting in place
Alaska retained ranked choice voting after residents defeated a ballot measure to repeal the reform system by a close margin, according to state elections officials. Unofficial results show Alaskans voted 50.
Alaska’s ranked choice repeal measure fails by 664 votes
Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.
Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin (opinion)
With 50.1 percent of the final tally, Alaskans voted to preserve a system that allows voters more choice in how they vote, and who they vote for.
Republican Nick Begich wins election to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District, beating incumbent Mary Peltola
Republican Nick Begich wins election to U.S. House in Alaska's at-large Congressional District, beating incumbent Mary ...
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Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh and CJ McCormick ousted after final ballot count
Groh’s loss leaves just 21 members in a Democrat-heavy bipartisan caucus that is seeking to take control of the Alaska House, ...
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Two weeks after Election Day, Alaska is still counting ballots. This isn't new.
Nov. 19—Many Alaskans are wondering: Why are election workers still counting ballots two weeks after Election Day? Alaska's generous absentee voting laws are not new. For years, the state has ...
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What’s next for Alaska election results? Tuesday is next big ballot count.
Some absentee and early votes are set to be counted on Tuesday, but Alaskans may need to wait until Nov. 20 for clear results ...
Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska’s only House seat
JUNEAU, Alaska -- Republican Nick Begich has won Alaska’s U.S. House race, defeating Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola to claim ...
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Alaska Ballot Measures 2024
Alaska voters will decide two high-profile ballot ... do away with the state’s use of ranked-choice voting. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race ...
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What is Fat Bear Week? Here's how to vote for the chonkiest bears ready for winter in Alaska
Happy Fat Bear Week to all who celebrate. The annual competition at the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska invites people to vote for the chonkiest brown bear when Fat Bear Week kicks off ...