Tag: Top 4

Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel ‘Free Speech’ Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting

Last year we reported on accusations of a pastor using his Alaskan church to funnel money to an anti-ranked choice voting group.  Most fines levied by the State of Alaska for not fully disclosing the donation were upheld last week, and a separate case challenging the repeal initiative it supported will be heard this week.

ADM for Aug. 16, 2022: Aug. 16 Alaska Primary Includes Special Election, Regular Primary, and Both Choose One & Ranked Choice Voting

Alaska broke new ground in June with the first-ever “top-four” Congressional special primary to replace the late Rep. Don Young. This was the first time Alaskan’s used ranked choice voting, which winnowed down a field of 48 candidates to four, including former governor Sarah Palin, tech millionaire Nick Begich III, and legislator Mary Peltola. A fourth candidate dropped out.