Alaska Congressional Race Still Undecided as Ranked-Choice Voting Delays Results
As the uncertainty surrounding the Alaska congressional race continues, Must Read Alaska analysis predicts that Nick Begich will emerge as the winner. With the ranked-choice voting system in place, the outcome is still up in the air, but projections show Begich leading the race.
Assumptions based on the distribution of remaining absentee and early-vote ballots indicate that Begich will maintain his lead over his opponents. Despite third-party candidate John Wayne Howe and Democrat Eric Hafner in the mix, Begich is expected to come out on top.
The ranked-choice scenario, devised by Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s team, will come into play as the final votes are tallied. With the elimination of Hafner and Howe, the race will essentially come down to a binary choice between Begich and his Democratic opponent, with Begich predicted to win by a margin of 2,000-6,000 votes.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has sent lawyers and staff to oversee the vote count process in Alaska, while the Democrats have not taken similar measures, indicating potential challenges in the outcome. The next vote count is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, as the election results are awaited.
Democrats have been known to challenge election outcomes, and the possibility of legal action remains uncertain. As the race plays out over the next few days, Must Read Alaska will continue to provide analysis and updates on the unfolding situation.
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