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More than 173k Alaskans voted to end dark money, create open primaries, and implement ranked-choice voting to make our election system work for ALL voters!
Alaska, USA
Joined September 2019
Alaska's ranked choice voting ensures political candidates must have at least 50% of the votes to win. Because elected representatives should represent the majority of their constituents, regardless of political party.
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Alaskans have the freedom to vote for any candidate in any election, regardless of political party. How?.Two words: Open. Primaries.
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"This is a remarkable day,” said Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak. “It was . really unprecedented in my experience in the Legislature, and I’m very proud of how the House and Senate worked together and how we stood up and did the right thing.”.
alaskabeacon.com
The override eliminates a 5.6% year-over-year cut to public school funding, leaving districts with a small funding increase.
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Alaska is living proof that open primaries and ranked choice voting puts the power where it belongs: with the voters, not the political parties. Look no further than 75% of Alaska’s lawmakers coming together to override the governor’s budget veto. #akleg.
adn.com
Lawmakers from the House and Senate’s minority caucuses explain why they voted yes on Alaska’s first budget veto override in 38 years.
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For the first time in 38 years, Alaskan lawmakers voted to override the governor’s budget veto. Alaska has the highest threshold in the country to do so, 75% of lawmakers must come together and vote yes. And on Saturday, they did.
alaskabeacon.com
Lawmakers from the House and Senate’s minority caucuses explain why they voted yes on Alaska’s first budget veto override in 38 years.
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We believe in working together to get things done. Special Session begins in just 3 days, ensure your Legislators show up and do their jobs of representing you by contacting them today!. Don't know who your Legislator is? We've got you:.
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Actual footage of us popping up to remind you that special session starts August 2nd. Is your legislator going?. It's their elected duty to represent you in the Legislature, so make your voice heard by calling them today!. Contact info here:.#akleg
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Alaska’s election system gives every voter the freedom to vote for any candidate, regardless of party, and advances the most competitive candidates to the general election. More info and polling data:
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Today is the last day to vote early!. There are areas of Alaska with inclement weather moving in, so if you want to beat the lines tomorrow go today and cast your ballot!. Find your early voting location:
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3 days until Election Day!. Alaska’s combination of open primaries and ranked choice voting make our votes uniquely powerful, and your vote is your voice is make it heard!. You can still early vote, find your location here:
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It’s Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than by heading to the polls!. Vote early and have it done by the time trick or treaters come knocking👻🎃
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1 WEEK TILL ELECTION DAY!🗳️. It's a great day to get out for a snowy walk to cast your ballot at early voting, or stay cozy inside making a plan for Election Day (Nov 5th). Link to early voting locations here:
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🚨Deadline imminent!🚨. Do you still need to request your absentee ballot? Do it today!.
The deadline to request an absentee by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024 General election is upcoming! Applications need to be received by October 26, 2024. You can apply online at
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We’re less than two weeks out from Election Day!🗳️. Need to find your early voting location?.Need to request an absentee ballot? . No problem, both are available at the same link:
elections.alaska.gov
Absentee In-Person or Early VotingHow to ApplyAbsentee Ballot OptionsAbsentee FAQs Special Needs VotingAbsentee StatisticsVoting Security and Counting Alaska is a No Excuse voting state. Anyone can...
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🚨Early voting has officially started!🚨. Find your location here: *FAIRBANKS*: Be advised, Fairbanks early voting is closed on account of the storm, stay safe!
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Don't forget, early voting starts this Monday, October 21st!. Find your early voting location here:
elections.alaska.gov
Absentee In-Person or Early VotingHow to ApplyAbsentee Ballot OptionsAbsentee FAQs Special Needs VotingAbsentee StatisticsVoting Security and Counting Alaska is a No Excuse voting state. Anyone can...
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Less than three weeks until Election Day!🗳️. Absentee voters, have you requested your ballot yet?.Do it now or set a reminder, because November 5th will be here before you know it!. Link for easy access: #AlaskaTwitter.
elections.alaska.gov
Absentee In-Person or Early VotingHow to ApplyAbsentee Ballot OptionsAbsentee FAQs Special Needs VotingAbsentee StatisticsVoting Security and Counting Alaska is a No Excuse voting state. Anyone can...
A reminder to absentee voters! Absentee ballots must be postmarked or returned to the Division of Elections by General Election Day - November 5. Also, don’t forget to get a witness signature!. 1 of 2.
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What did Alaska's political landscape look like before we had open primaries and ranked choice voting?. Political parties with so much power that representatives feared to do the right thing for Alaskans if it meant crossing party lines. #OpenPrimary #RCV.
adn.com
Before open primaries, the parties themselves carried more weight in legislators’ decision-making processes than the constituents who put them in office.
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