Congratulations to Alaskans for Better Elections and No on 2 for the tremendous
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Dear John,

Did you see the fantastic news?

My home state of Alaska has voted to continue usingranked choice voting(RCV) and
open primaries. I congratulate Alaskans for Better Elections and No on 2 for the
tremendous work they’ve done to win and sustain reform over the last several
years – all in the interests of a government that delivers for Alaska voters.

The facts are clear: RCV and open primaries have worked in Alaska. In 2022,85%of
voters said RCV was simple; 62% said they liked the system; and
independent-minded Alaska voters elected a conservative Republican governor,
moderate Republican senator, and moderate Democratic congresswoman in their
first use of RCV. This year, they elected a Republican congressman – a reminder
that the reform is completely party-neutral.

The best evidence supporting how the reform is working for Alaskans has been in
the state legislature. After the 2022 election, state legislators from both
parties formed bipartisan majority caucuses focused on doing the people’s work
in areas such as the economy, energy, public safety, and education.Contrast this
with the divisive and unproductive legislative sessions of prior years.

Within two days of this year’s election, bipartisan coalitions formed in both
the State Senate and State House – and the Republican State Senate Majority
Leaderattributedthe formation of those coalitions to open primaries and ranked
choice voting. Alaska’s elected leaders work better together in the public
interest with these reforms.

We always knew this would be a close vote in this highly polarized environment,
but the takeaway is clear. For the second time in four years, Alaska voters have
voted for better elections.

We look forward to seeing how ranked choice voting continues to deliver for
Alaska – empowering voters, rewarding candidates who can deliver for the
majority of their constituents, and making our democracy work better. Our
friends atNo on 2 Alaskasay it best:

Once again, voters made their voices heard and, once again, voters approved open
primaries and ranked choice voting, a system that honors Alaskans’ independence
and rewards elected leaders who work together to address the challenges that
face our state. This is truly a win by Alaskans, for Alaskans, which will
benefit our state for generations to come.

For more information on ranked choice voting in Alaska, seethis analysison our
website or visitAlaskans for Better Elections. To support RCV where you live,
join anRCV groupin your state today.


Sincerely,
Meredith Sumpter
FairVote President and CEO

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