Thanks to "Alaskans for Better Elections" and the No on 2nd Amendment November Ballot, for the tremendous work they’ve done to Win and Sustain Reform over the last several years, all in the interests of a Government that delivers for Alaska Voters.
Rank-Choice-Voting (RCV) and Top Four Open Primaries have worked in Alaska. In 2022, 85% of Voters said RCV was simple; 62% said they liked the system; and Independent-minded Alaska Voters Elected a Conservative Republican Governor, Moderate Republican Senator, and moderate Democratic Congresswoman in their First use of RCV.
This year, they Just Elected a Republican Congressman, a reminder that the Reform is completely Party-Neutral.
The best Evidence supporting how the Reform is working for Alaskans, has been in the State Legislature. After the 2022 Election, State Legislators from both Parties formed Bipartisan Majority Caucuses, focused on doing the People’s Work in areas such as the Economy, Energy, Public Safety, and Eeducation.
Contrast this with the Divisive and Unproductive Legislative Sessions of Prior years.
Within Two days of the 2024 Election, Bipartisan Coalitions formed in both the State Senate and State House, and the Republican State Senate Majority Leader attributed the Formation of those Coalitions to Open Primaries and RCCV. Alaska’s Elected Leaders work better together in the Public Interest with these Reforms.
We always knew this would be a Close Vote in this Highly Polarized Environment, but the Takeaway is clear. For the Second time in Four years, Alaska Voters have Voted for better Elections.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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