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Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting Faces New Repeal Efforts Ahead of 2026

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Alaska's Ranked-Choice Voting Faces New Repeal Efforts Ahead of 2026

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  • Opponents of Alaska's ranked-choice voting are mounting renewed efforts to repeal the system, targeting potential changes by 2026.
  • Two groups are submitting petitions to eliminate both ranked-choice voting and open primaries, along with a provision for improved campaign finance transparency.
  • The 2020 ballot measure created a ranked-choice system and open primaries, where voters rank candidates in federal and state elections.
  • Previous attempts to repeal the system fell short by only 664 votes, despite significant funding disparities between proponents and opponents.
  • The debate over ranked-choice voting remains contentious, with supporters arguing for its benefits in promoting moderate candidates, while opponents claim it is confusing for voters.

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