The bill proposes amendments to the current voting laws in Alaska, specifically focusing on ranked-choice voting and reducing the number of candidates who advance to the general election from four to three. Key changes include the director designing the general election ballots to allow voters to rank up to two candidates in order of preference, rather than allowing voters to mark as many choices as they wish. Additionally, the bill stipulates that only the three candidates receiving the most votes in the primary election will advance to the general election, with provisions for handling ties and candidate withdrawals.

Further amendments clarify the procedures for counting ballots and the design of election pamphlets. The bill specifies that if a candidate who advanced to the general election dies or withdraws, the candidate with the fourth most votes will take their place. The language also emphasizes that a candidate's political party affiliation does not imply endorsement by that party. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the election process and enhance voter clarity while implementing ranked-choice voting.

Statutes affected:
SB0179A, AM SB 179, introduced 04/22/2025: 15.15.030, 15.30.026, 15.15.350, 15.15.460, 15.20.430, 15.20.530, 15.25.010, 15.25.100, 15.58.020, 15.58.050, 15.58.040, 37.13.170, 15.10.090