After the latest ballot count in Alaska, it seems that ranked-choice voting may be on its way out. The split is along party lines, with Democrats supporting the system that favors them. Although there are still ballots to be counted, the margin is very close, with just 2,841 votes separating the Yes and No ballots.
Ranked-choice voting was implemented by allies of Senator Lisa Murkowski, but voters have not been happy with the system. The proponents of the system have received over $14 million in funding to defeat the repeal, while opponents have had to work with less than $100,000. There have also been issues with delayed results and concerns over the security of elections.
The battle over ranked-choice voting has been intense, with threats and lawsuits being thrown around. However, it appears that Alaskans are not satisfied with the new system and are looking to repeal it. As the votes continue to be counted, it remains to be seen whether ranked-choice voting will remain in Alaska or be a thing of the past.
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