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flag Alaska group gathers enough signatures to put ranked-choice voting repeal on 2026 ballot.

flag A coalition called Repeal Now has delivered over 48,000 signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections, exceeding the 34,098 needed to place a measure on the 2026 ballot to repeal the state’s ranked-choice voting and open primary system. flag The effort, led by Republican figures including former Rep. Ken McCarty and gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson, gained momentum after a close 2024 vote to retain the reforms. flag The group claims RCV is confusing and unfair, while supporters argue it promotes broader participation and moderation. flag The signatures will be verified over the next 60 days. flag A new group, Protect Alaska’s Elections, has formed to defend the current system, echoing a 2024 campaign that spent $15 million to preserve it.

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