Beyond hotly contested Senate and governor's races, Alaskans will decide Tuesday whether to scrap the state's unique ballot. The campaign of Mary Peltola may have bolstered critics of the system. Democrats' effort to stack Alaska's ballot and help Mary Peltola's Senate bid could bolster a referendum to scrap ranked-choice voting.
The vote on Nov. 1, 2026, pits supporters of the current system against those seeking to replace it with a traditional plurality method. The outcome will shape Alaska's electoral landscape for years to come, reflecting broader national debates on voting reform.
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