Alaska Ballot Measure 2 Trails in Final Count

The ballot measure to repeal Alaska's ranked choice voting and open primary system is currently trailing by a mere 45 votes, with 50.01% voting 'No' and 49.99% voting 'Yes', as reported by the Alaska Division of Elections. This marks a significant shift from initial post-election day results when the repeal effort had a lead of nearly two percentage points. The final count is expected on Wednesday, with around 5,800 ballots still to be tabulated. The campaign against the repeal, heavily funded with over $14 million, significantly outspent proponents who raised $150,000. Meanwhile, the race for Alaska’s U.S. House seat also remains competitive, with Republican Nick Begich III slightly ahead of Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola. The ranked choice vote tabulation process will commence once all ballots are counted.