• “Voters should have a choice to vote for candidate to represent them, Ranked Choice Voting removes the mandate “One Voter, One Vote” Under the Ranked Choice Voting System, some voters will get one vote, some two votes, some three votes, and some voters will not get a vote at all. We believe that all voters should be able to easily understand the election system and tabulation of the election should take hours or days, not weeks. Ranked Choice Voting did not accomplish what it set out to do, it Voters should have an opportunity to vote for one candidate from one political party, having an open primary and allowing multiple candidates into the General Election splits the vote and allows Fringe Candidates to Win elections that they otherwise would not have. Voters will become more disengaged by a more complicated and confusing system. disenfranchises voters and confuses people with the excessive complications and tabulations. Allowing Voters registered as Independents, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, or Progressives, all voters should feel represented in elections. The creation of the Jungle Primary or Open Primary, creates an environment where voters are not represented, if voters do not have a foundation to get engaged and stay informed (e.g. Political Parties) then voters become more disengaged and they stop voting. The goals of Ranked Choice Voting are to create more engagement and the system receives a Failing Grade (Alaska had the lowest election turnout in a decade in 2022).” - Ranked Choice Education Association  
  

• “In 2020, a Colorado-based political-action committee, Unite America, spent more than $1 million dollars to upend Alaska’s election system and impose a confusing “ranked voting” process that suppressed voter turnout in 2022 and threw out thousands of voters’ ballots through “ballot exhaustion.” That’s just wrong. Instead, we believe every vote should count, and be as simple as ‘I picked my top candidate.’” - Yes on 2 
  

• “No political party nor the Division of Elections has ever required a voter to register with a political party to vote in Alaska’s primary—and that won’t change. If Ballot Measure 2 passes, Alaska’s voting will revert to what it was before. Voters will be able to choose their primary ballot. The disastrous and confusing Ranked Choice Voting for the general election will be repealed.” - Loren Leman, Former Alaska Lieutenant Governor 
  

• "We stand for the Alaskans who felt misled, for those who found the RCV ballot confusing, and for everyone who believes in the sanctity of the straightforward voting process. Our message is clear: it’s time to remove Ranked Choice Voting from our state. ‘Let’s Take Out The Trash, Let’s Rid The Rank’ is more than a slogan; it’s a call to action for all Alaskans who value transparency and simplicity in their electoral system." - Phil Izon, Alaskans for Honest Elections 
  

• “Ballot Measure 2 allows political parties to take away our freedom to vote for whoever we choose. Elections should be about voting for the best candidate, regardless of whether they are a Republican, Democrat, or independent and that’s exactly what Alaska’s open primary allows every Alaskan to do. Help protect our hard won freedoms. In 2020, Alaskans passed election reform to empower voters giving all Alaskans the chance to vote for the best candidate in every race, regardless of party. Vote NO to keep the power and freedom in your hands.” - No On 2 
  

• “Alaskans believe that elections should be about voting for the best candidate, regardless of whether they are a Republican, Democrat, or independent and that’s exactly what our new election system with open primaries allows every Alaskan to do. Over 60% of Alaskans have chosen not to register with any political party. Our new voting system gives every Alaskan the freedom to vote for the any candidate they want. These reforms help unrig our political system and put power and freedom back in the hands of the voters.” - Alaskans for Better Elections  
  

• "Our current open primary and ranked choice voting system allows for more freedom, more choice, more influence, and greater participation among Alaskans. It facilitates broader discussion by the candidates, and that produces more informed constituency—which means election outcomes are driven directly by the will of voters. The ability to have this type of engagement is restorative for the long-term intent of our democratic system. It decentralizes power and empowers voters."  - Ana Hoffman, Co-Chair, Alaska Federation of Natives   
  

• "I believe in good public policy. Alaska's ranked choice voting system is good public policy. It gives a voice to the majority of Alaskans who are not at either end of the political extremes. It also allows for better candidates, qualified individuals who can take thoughtful, moderated positions that would not have allowed them to survive a primary vote in the last few years, in either political party." - Bryan Schroder, Former U.S. Attorney
  

Committees formed to OPPOSE the Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Initiative (2024):

ALASKANS FOR HONEST ELECTIONS

Selected Contributions TO: Alaskans for Honest Elections* include:

• Izon
• Ranked Choice Education Association
  
• Matthias

YES ON 2

Selected Contributions TO: Yes on 2* include:

• David Cruz
• Thomas Dunham
  
• Steel Fab
  
• Earhart Roofing Company, Inc.
  
• Peterkin Distributors, Inc.

TO VIEW FINANCIAL REPORTS BY COMMITTEE:

• Click on the link - this will bring you to the Alaska APOC Online Reports "Campaign Disclosure" Database.
  
• Select the "Report Year" in the drop-down box (first box in the row).
• Select "All Complete Forms" in the second from the left drop-down box.
• Select the "Filed After" and "Filed Before" dates from the 3rd and 4th dialog boxes using the calendar.
• Enter the Committee name in the "Group Name" (5th from the left) dialog box.
• Select "Any" from the drop-down box on the right end title "Type".
• Click on the "Search" button to see the data.  You can also click on the "Export" button to export the file.

Committees formed to OPPOSE the Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Repeal Top-Four Ranked-Choice Initiative (2024):

ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS

Selected Contributions TO: Alaskans for Better Elections* include:

• Alaskans for Better Elections, Inc.
  
• Article Four
  
• Western Futures Fund
  
• Sixteen Thirty Fund