Ballot Measure No. 2 24ESEG - An Act Restoring Political Party Primaries, Ending Ranked-Choice General Elections, and Repealing Recent Campaign Finance Laws

BALLOT LANGUAGE

This act would get rid of open primary elections, where all candidates appear on one ballot. It would also get rid of ranked-choice general elections. It would bring back political party primaries and single-choice general elections. It would also repeal certain campaign finance rules that were added by a 2020 ballot measure. 

Elections would occur as they did before open primaries and ranked choice voting. In the primary election, voters would choose a party’s ballot, unless prohibited by the party’s bylaws. They would only vote for candidates on that ballot. The winning candidate from each primary would be the party’s nominee. In the general election, voters would vote for only one candidate in each race. The candidate with the most votes would win. Party petitions, special runoff elections, and other processes would return. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor would run separately in political party primaries and then together in the general election. 

This act would also repeal campaign finance rules that were passed in 2020. It would remove the limits on donations to joint campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor. It would remove limits and disclosure rules under current law, including for digital ads, out-of-state donations, undisclosed donations, and the true source of donations. It would change the meaning of a campaign expenditure and remove some fines. 

Should this initiative become law? 

WHAT IT MEANS

Yes

A “Yes” vote would amend Alaska Statute to:

  • repeal open primary elections and ranked-choice general elections
  • establish political party primaries and single-choice general elections
  • amend certain campaign finance rules

No

A “No” vote would keep current Alaska Statute which:

  • establishes open primary elections and ranked-choice general elections
  • does not establish political party primaries and single-choice general elections  
  • establishes campaign finance rules

ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST

Yes

"We believe elections should be simple, transparent, and fair. Ranked-choice voting (RCV) does the opposite—it confuses voters, delays results, and often elects candidates who aren’t the true majority choice.

Instead of ensuring that every vote counts equally, RCV creates an unpredictable process where ballots are eliminated in multiple rounds, sometimes leaving voters without a say in the final outcome. It discourages participation, increases election errors, and undermines trust in our elections system here in Alaska.

We believe in restoring clear, straightforward elections where every vote carries the same weight and the candidate with the most support wins. It’s time to repeal ranked-choice voting and bring back a system that works for everyone." - Repeal Now

“Real Repeal is to return to the clear voting process 

Only two states in the Union have adopted rank choice voting (Alaska & Maine). Sixteen states have voted down rank choice voting and more states are moving legislation to deny its existence in their states. Many Alaskans desire to remove rank choice voting, but the language in the 2024 election was confusing causing people to vote contrary to their desire. The last initiative barely failed. 

This initiative is to repeal rank choice voting according to the wishes of Alaskans by availing an initiative that is clear, concise, and to the point in returning to the prior election process." - Real Repeal

"Ranked-choice voting was pitched as a reform to solve a problem that, frankly, didn’t exist in Alaska. We were told it would reduce partisanship, promote consensus candidates, and make elections more fair. In reality, what we got was a system that confused voters, made outcomes less transparent, and created deep concerns about how votes are tabulated and who ultimately decides an election." - Mike Dunleavy, Governor

No

"No on 2 is the campaign fighting to defend voter freedom in Alaska.

We’re working to protect the open primary that gives us the freedom to vote for whoever we want in any election and to save our nation-leading dark money disclosure laws from repeal.

Our opponents will tell you Ballot Measure 2 is all about ranked choice voting. They don’t want you to know Ballot Measure 2 takes away your power as a voter and puts it in the hands of political insiders and their billionaire backers." - No on 2  

"Not red. Not blue. Just Alaskan.

The majority of Alaskan voters don’t belong to a political party and believe that elections should be about electing the best candidate, whether they are independent, Republican, Democrat or something else. Alaska’s election system celebrates our independence, giving us the freedom to vote for the person who is best for the job.

The power is in the hands and minds of Alaskan voters and the results speak for themselves." - Alaskans for Better Elections  

“The AFL-CIO is proud to be part of the effort to protect Alaska’s election system. Workers know how important it is to have a voice on the job. We deserve that same voice as voters. We deserve to be able to vote in any election regardless of our party affiliation. We deserve the right to know who is spending in our elections. Alaska’s current system ensures that.” - Heidi Drygas, President, Alaska AFL-CIO 

ENDORSEMENTS

Yes

President Donald J. Trump (Other)

Alaska Republican Party (Conservative)

Americans for Tax Reform (Conservative)

Mike Dunleavy (Conservative)

Elon Musk (Other)

No

American Federation of Teachers AFT (Liberal)

Alaska AFL-CIO (Liberal)

AFSCME American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (Liberal)

SEIU 775 Service Employees International Union (Liberal)

Justice Opportunity Liberty Politico JOLPOL (Liberal)

FINANCIAL BACKING

The following information provides insight into the money being spent to pass or defeat the ballot measure.

Yes

ALASKA BALLOT MEASURE 2, REPEAL TOP-FOUR RANKED-CHOICE VOTING INITIATIVE (2026)

This question is on the ballot in Alaska as an indirect initiated state statute on November 3, 2026. As of October 6, 2026, the committees formed to support Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2026) are:

REPEAL NOW

Selected contributions to: "Repeal Now" include:

  • Aurora Action Network
  • Beautiful America
  • Repeal Now
  • Anchorage Republican Womens Club
  • Republican Women of Fairbanks
  • Capital City Republican Women
  • Mat Su Republican Women's Club
  • Kenai Peninsula Republican Women
  • Bethany Marcum

REAL REPEAL

Selected contributions to: "Real Repeal" include:

  • Ken McCarty

No

ALASKA BALLOT MEASURE 2, REPEAL TOP-FOUR RANKED-CHOICE VOTING INITIATIVE (2026)

This question is on the ballot in Alaska as an indirect initiated state statute on November 3, 2026. As of October 6, 2026, the committees formed to oppose Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting Initiative (2026) are: 

NO ON 2 

Selected contributions to: "No on 2" include:

  • Action Now Initiative, LLC
  • Article IV
  • Final Five Fund
  • Unite America PAC Inc
  • Democracy Fund Voice
  • Sixteen Thirty Fund
  • Working Americans Building a Stronger America
  • Voters for the American Center, Inc
  • Represent.Us
  • A4
  • IAFF
  • IAFF Local 1264 PAC
  • Alaskans for Better Elections, inc
  • Institute for Responsive Government Action, Inc
  • PE Local 71 Political League Candidate Fund
  • Juneau Pro Choice Coalition PAC

ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS 

Selected contributions to: "Alaskans for Better Elections" include:

  • Alaskans for Better Elections, Inc
  • Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation
  • Unite America
  • Western Futures Fund
  • Stephen Robbins
  • Linda Hutchings
  • Catherine Giessel
  • David Zumbro

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