A lawyer who argued in favor of the law said the decision provided clarity for voters and candidates. Lawyer Ken Jacobus, who argued against the law, said he doesn’t think there’s any way to appeal it further.
"2020 Ballot Measure 2"
Alaska Supreme Court hears challenge that could block ranked choice voting
Unless the justices strike it down, Alaskans will engage in ranked choice voting in November.
Alaska’s ranked choice voting and top-four primary are legal, judge says
A judge rejected arguments that the new election method violates the right of free association.
This lawsuit stands between Alaskans and a new ranked choice election system
Superior Court Judge Gregory Miller heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit that says the system infringes on the freedom of political association, among other constitutional rights.
How to vote in Alaska this year
Early voting started on Monday in Alaska. And more than 35,000 Alaskans have already returned their absentee ballots. For those who haven’t cast their ballots, this is a quick guide on how to vote this year.
Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll vote no on oil tax increase, election overhaul initiatives
In a brief phone interview from his home Thursday, Dunleavy said that Ballot Measure 1, the oil tax increase, “has the potential to hurt, not help.”
Measure 2 seeks to open primaries to all, restrict ‘dark money’ in Alaska elections
Ballot Measure 2 would replace separate party primary ballots with one that’s open to all, introduce ranked-choice voting and increase disclosure requirements for money supporting candidates.