Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Alaska General Election in Alaska.
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Get StartedThis act would get rid of the party primary system, and political parties would no longer select their candidates to appear on the general election ballot. Instead, this act would create an open nonpartisan primary where all candidates would appear on one ballot. Candidates could choose to have a political party preference listed next to their name or be listed as “undeclared” or “nonpartisan.” The four candidates with the most votes in the primary election would have their names placed on the general election ballot. This act would establish ranked-choice voting for the general election. Voters would have the option to “rank” candidates in order of choice. Voters would rank their first choice candidate as “1”, second choice candidate as “2”, and so on. Voters “1” choice would be counted first. If no candidate received a majority after counting the first-ranked votes, then the candidate with the least amount of “1” votes would be removed from counting. Those ballots that ranked the removed candidate as "1" would then be counted for the voters' “2” ranked candidate. This process would repeat until one candidate received a majority of the remaining votes. If voters still want to choose only one candidate, they can. This act would also require additional disclosures for contributions to independent expenditure groups and relating to the sources of contributions. It would also require a disclaimer on paid election communications by independent expenditure groups funded by a majority of out of state money. Should this initiative become law?
A "YES" vote on this initiative is a vote to support the creation of a Top 4 open primary, the introduction of ranked-choice voting in the primary, and additional financial disclosure requirements for candidates.
A "NO" vote on this initiative is a vote to oppose the creation of a Top 4 open primary, the introduction of ranked-choice voting in the primary, and additional financial disclosure requirements for candidates.
"With ranked-choice voting, elections are more transparent, and candidates and voters are empowered to stick by their beliefs and vote their conscience.", in support of Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
“By opening primaries, we ensure they can vote on all candidates, even if their first choice isn’t chosen.”, in support of Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
"Having multiple viewpoints, more than two viewpoints present in the general election, is something that people probably want everywhere.", in support of Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
"Ballot Measure 2 won’t make elections perfect, but it will be a huge step forward that will amplify all voters’ voices. I have long believed that more voices are always better for a healthy democracy. Measure 2 would encourage more people to run for office and seek political consensus, and it would provide more choices for voters and increase participation.", in support of Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
“It eliminates the abilities for parties to elect their own legislators to go to the general... And then I think people need to have a … clear choice on the ballots from both parties. And I don’t see anything wrong with the existing system that we have.”, in opposition to Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
“It’s complicated, confusing, poorly explained, and legally flawed... And it needs more work before it’s adopted for use here in Alaska.”, in opposition to Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
“One Alaskan, one vote is a bedrock principle of our democracy and critical to ensuring fair and transparent elections.”, in opposition to Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
"Only four candidates would make it to a general election ballot, in a state which usually has five or more parties. Thus, Ballot Measure 2 restricts our civil right to associate and form a viable party.", in opposition to Ballot Measure No. 2 - 19AKBE (Learn more)
This act would get rid of the party primary system, and political parties would no longer select their candidates to appear on the general election ballot. Instead, this act would create an open nonpartisan primary where all candidates would appear on one ballot. Candidates could choose to have a political party preference listed next to their name or be listed as “undeclared” or “nonpartisan.” The four candidates with the most votes in the primary election would have their names placed on the general election ballot. This act would establish ranked-choice voting for the general election. Voters would have the option to “rank” candidates in order of choice. Voters would rank their first choice candidate as “1”, second choice candidate as “2”, and so on. Voters “1” choice would be counted first. If no candidate received a majority after counting the first-ranked votes, then the candidate with the least amount of “1” votes would be removed from counting. Those ballots that ranked the removed candidate as ""1"" would then be counted for the voters' “2” ranked candidate. This process would repeat until one candidate received a majority of the remaining votes. If voters still want to choose only one candidate, they can. This act would also require additional disclosures for contributions to independent expenditure groups and relating to the sources of contributions. It would also require a disclaimer on paid election communications by independent expenditure groups funded by a majority of out of state money. Should this initiative become law?
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