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politics1 year ago

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%.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#alaska#ballot-measure-2#election-results
politics1 year ago

"Nikki Haley's Strategy to Expand Support Beyond Republicans in 2024 Race"

Nikki Haley is focusing on winning over non-Republicans in her bid to challenge Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, targeting voters outside the GOP base and emphasizing open primaries in states where non-Republicans can vote. Despite trailing Trump in conservative and evangelical support, Haley's campaign aims to attract a wider range of voters, including independents and moderate Republicans. Some Democratic voters are considering supporting Haley to block Trump's return to the White House, while others are critical of this strategy due to recent polling showing Haley beating Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup. However, some major Democrats doubt Haley's ability to win over enough non-Republican voters to secure a victory.

via ABC News|
#donald-trump#nikki-haley#open-primaries
politics2 years ago

"Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Agenda for Change"

Louisiana's new Republican governor, Jeff Landry, is pushing to eliminate the state's unique open primary system, calling for a special legislative session to address this and congressional redistricting. The current system places candidates from all parties on one ballot, with the top two advancing to a runoff if no candidate receives a majority. The move has sparked debate within the state's Republican Party, with some arguing that open primaries encourage candidates to campaign for all of Louisiana, while others believe closed primaries could reduce political extremism. Additionally, the legislature must redraw congressional maps by Jan. 30 to comply with a court order.

via POLITICO|
#congressional-redistricting#governor-jeff-landry#louisiana