Alaska voters will decide next week for the second time in as many cycles whether to scramble the state’s ranked-choice voting system, as Republicans are worried it could cost them a close Senate race.
Along with high-profile statewide elections, Alaskans are voting on Ballot Measure 2, which would roll back a host of election reforms. voters approved in 2020including the state’s unique multiparty primaries and top-four ranked general elections.
A successful repeal of election reforms in Alaska could reshape how future races will be competitive in this politically idiosyncratic state — and be a boon for the national anti-ranked choice movement.
“Alaska is like this barometer, it’s a very independent state,” said Greg Powersconsultant for Repeal Now, the main group behind Ballot Measure 2. “I think Alaska’s rejection will send a message to people that says, ‘Hey, we tried it, stay away.’ And we think that’s a very good thing for the country.
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