The former U.S. president’s authoritarian rhetoric generated alarm, with one historian noting that the term “iron fist” was favored by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and used to describe Germany’s Nazi Party. Former President Donald Trump’s use of pro-authoritarian language escalated earlier this week when he celebrated the Republican primary victory of Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl—one […]
Former Democratic state lawmaker Mary Peltola bested her Republican opponents Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, to become Alaska’s first Alaskan Native to represent Alaska in the U.S. Congress. Peltola, a Yup’ik, took away 91,206 votes, or 51.47%, the majority of the votes after the last ranked choice tally on Wednesday. She gained 15,445 votes from […]
JUNEAU– Alaska’s Election System gave Alaskan voters more choice, voice, and competition on Election Day. A near-record number of Alaskan voters participated in the August 16, 2022 Special Election. When surveyed after voting, 95% of Alaskans reported that they received instructions on how to rank their choices. Additionally, 85% of Alaskans reported ranked choice voting […]
Hey Fellow Alaskan – Alaskans for Better Elections is committed to empowering all Alaskans, so they’re informed and confident about our Alaska Election System. To that end, we’ll send periodic emails over the next few months. Stay tuned for more information as we engage in the upcoming elections with more voice and better choices! Election […]