Alaska's Ranked Choice Voting Secures GOP Win in House Race

Alaska's ranked choice voting and open primary system will remain in place after a narrow defeat of Ballot Measure 2, which sought to repeal the system. The final count showed a 49.9% to 50.1% split, with a 664-vote deficit for the measure's supporters. The system, adopted in 2020, is said to favor centrist candidates and reduce partisan gridlock. Opponents argue it diminishes political parties' influence. The results will be finalized by the end of the month, with potential for a recount if the margin is under 0.5%.