{"id":2145098,"date":"2024-01-10T04:27:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-are-forcing-ranked-choice-voting-on-alaskans-who-oppose-it\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T04:32:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:32:09","slug":"democrats-are-forcing-ranked-choice-voting-on-alaskans-who-oppose-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-are-forcing-ranked-choice-voting-on-alaskans-who-oppose-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaskans opposed to ranked-choice voting are being compelled by Democrats to adopt it"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-are-forcing-ranked-choice-voting-on-alaskans-who-oppose-it%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2145098&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Efforts to Repeal Ranked-Choice Voting in Alaska: A Battle \u200bfor Democracy<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Alaska\u200b is\u2062 causing confusion and chaos, much\u2062 like the system itself. However, amidst the smoke bombs of the pro-RCV and anti-election lobby, a troubling \u200cquestion\u200c arises:\u200d Is the Alaskan government silencing concerned citizens?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/Ranked-choice_voting_(RCV)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ranked-choice voting<\/a> is a complex proposal \u200cthat should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/projected-top-nfl-pick-under-fire-for-nobama-costume-from-2012-when-the-quarterback-was-14\/\" title=\"Projected Top NFL Pick Under Fire For \u2018NOBAMA\u2019 Costume From 2012, When The Quarterback Was 14\">raise red flags<\/a>. It \u2064is being pushed nationwide by both Republican operatives and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-taxpayer-funded-antiracist-group-funneled-nearly-300k-to-husbands-law-firm\/\" title=\"President of Taxpayer-Funded Antiracist Group Funneled Nearly 0K to Husband\u2019s Law Firm\">left-wing organizations<\/a>, funded \u200cby\u2063 power-hungry billionaires like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.influencewatch.org\/non-profit\/institute-for-political-innovation-ipi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gehl<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexperiment.org\/ranked-choice-voting-in-mn-bankrolled-by-a-former-enron-executive-in-texas\/\">Arnold<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1769120250\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-ed7a9dfd9c8247ea2d28f32fc4b3171e fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-ed7a9dfd9c8247ea2d28f32fc4b3171e\"><\/div>\n<p>Instead of simply voting for one candidate, RCV requires voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives\u200b more than 50 percent of \u2063first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are\u200b redistributed to the voters&#8217; second-choice candidate. This complex\u2062 process, prone to <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2023\/11\/20\/ranked-choice-voting-advocates-are-forced-to-lie-about-fairness-to-get-voters-on-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">errors<\/a>, has often \u200cresulted in\u2064 discarded ballots.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefga.org\/blog\/these-states-are-banning-ranked-choice-voting-yours-should-too\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five states<\/a> have already banned\u2064 RCV, and the \u200cRepublican\u2063 National Committee\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/prod-static.gop.com\/media\/2-RESOLUTION-TO-OFFICIALLY-OPPOSE-RANKED-CHOICE-VOTING-ACROSS-THE-COUNTRY.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">officially opposes it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Progressive billionaires seem to have an ulterior motive of eliminating party preference politics to exert their cash-based influence over voters. However, their claimed benefits of RCV are\u2064 nothing but a <a href=\"https:\/\/thefga.org\/research\/ranked-choice-voting-a-disaster-in-disguise\/?gad_source=1&#038;gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGZoT1XiS9gxBYIH5qdRXZzdGfpYhTL_iv5dKPFB1D2rqdheQIY35FRoC0QMQAvD_BwE\">lie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In Alaska, RCV was passed in 2020 under the guise of a\u200b &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberal-group-funded-by-swiss-billionaire-spends-big-to-attack-billionaires-buying-our-elections\/\" title=\"Liberal Group Funded by Swiss Billionaire Spends Big to Attack \u2018Billionaires Buying Our Elections\u2019\">ban dark money<\/a>&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elections.alaska.gov\/petitions\/19AKBE\/19AKBE-TheBill.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bill<\/a>. It was also intended to help Senator Lisa Murkowski secure her\u200c seat,\u2063 allowing Democrat voters to boost a less conservative Republican candidate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-8b6ac26fc9e2dc00bcc505f9aea482cc fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-6\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-8b6ac26fc9e2dc00bcc505f9aea482cc\"><\/div>\n<p>In a special election in\u2063 August 2022, despite 60 percent of Alaskan voters choosing a Republican candidate, the math of RCV resulted in a Democrat winning the seat. This confusion prompted a group of concerned citizens to launch a campaign to repeal RCV. Art Mathias and Phillip Izon sponsored a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elections.alaska.gov\/petitions\/22AKHE\/22AKHE%20-%20The%20Bill.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">citizen petition<\/a> in \u200dNovember 2022 to repeal\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/andrew-yang-has-commanding-lead-in-nyc-mayoral-race-poll-shows\/\" title=\"Andrew Yang Has Commanding Lead In NYC Mayoral Race, Poll Shows\">ranked-choice voting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, their efforts \u2063were met with\u2062 obstacles from the Alaskan government. Despite \u2063initially being told \u2062they were compliant with\u2062 state law, Mathias and Izon received notice in February 2023\u200d that they were categorized incorrectly and faced fines for &#8220;non-compliance.&#8221; Pro-RCV\u200c groups\u200d like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.influencewatch.org\/political-party\/unite-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alaskans for Better Elections<\/a> filed \u2064complaints against them, further hindering their signature-gathering\u2063 efforts.<\/p>\n<p>All \u2064these delays and procedural complaints have allowed pro-RCV groups to harass Mathias and Izon and impede the voices of Alaskan citizens \u2063who oppose \u2062RCV. The\u2063 government&#8217;s involvement in these matters raises concerns about the neutrality of administrative agencies and their\u2064 impact on the democratic process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised about the effectiveness and\u200d potential\u2064 consequences of Ranked-Choice Voting in Alaska?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c 1. Introduction<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cintroduction of Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) in \u2063Alaska has sparked controversy and confusion among citizens. This complex\u200d electoral system, which requires voters to\u2063 rank candidates\u2062 in order of preference, has raised concerns about its effectiveness and potential consequences. Furthermore, there are \u200ballegations that the\u2063 Alaskan government is attempting to\u2062 silence those who oppose RCV, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocker-influential-billionaire-dem-donor-suddenly-supports-rfk-jr-s-vaccine-skepticism\/\" title=\"Surprising: Billionaire Donor Now Backs RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Doubts\">raising important questions<\/a> about \u2064the preservation \u2064of democracy. In this article, we\u200d will examine the efforts to repeal RCV in Alaska and explore the implications for democracy.<\/p>\n<p>2. Background<\/p>\n<p>Ranked-Choice Voting has been gaining traction across the United States, championed by a diverse range\u200c of individuals and organizations. However, skeptics argue that the proposal raises red flags due to its associations with both Republican operatives and left-wing organizations. Furthermore, the funding behind these\u2063 campaigns,\u200d often from\u2064 billionaire \u2062individuals such as Gehl and Arnold, raises \u2063concerns \u200dabout their motivations and the potential influence they wield.<\/p>\n<p>3. Complexity and Flaws of RCV<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary criticisms of RCV\u2064 is its complexity. \u200bUnlike traditional voting\u200d systems where\u2063 voters \u200bsimply\u2062 choose one candidate, RCV requires individuals to \u200crank \u2063candidates in order of preference. If\u200b no candidate receives more than 50 percent of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest \u2062votes is eliminated, \u200cand their votes are redistributed to the voters&#8217;\u200c second-choice candidate. This intricate process has been prone to errors, leading to\u2062 discarded ballots and undermining the \u200dintegrity of the electoral system.<\/p>\n<p>4. Opposition and Bans on RCV<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding \u2062RCV\u2062 has led to opposition in various states across the country. Five states have\u2063 already banned the system, citing concerns about its flaws and potential for voter disenfranchisement.\u200d Notably,\u200d the Republican National Committee\u200d has officially declared its opposition to RCV. \u2064These measures suggest that the system is facing\u2063 significant skepticism and resistance from \u2062both political parties.<\/p>\n<p>5. Ulterior Motives and Cash-Based\u2063 Influence<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that progressive billionaires backing\u200d RCV have ulterior motives beyond promoting fair and inclusive\u200d elections. They suggest \u200cthat\u200b these individuals seek to \u200deliminate \u2064party preference politics and exert their influence over voters through substantial \u200cfinancial \u2064contributions. While proponents of RCV claim various benefits, there are concerns that these supposed advantages may\u2062 be a \u2062disguise for a system that benefits \u200bthose with financial resources at the expense of a truly democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>6. Battle \u2064for\u200d Democracy<\/p>\n<p>The efforts to repeal RCV \u200din Alaska represent a battle for democracy itself. The concerns raised \u200dby opponents \u200bof the system highlight the need for a transparent\u200b and reliable electoral process that accurately\u200c represents the will of the\u2063 people. The alleged attempts to silence concerned citizens \u200dwho oppose RCV only compound these concerns and raise questions \u200cabout the health of \u200bdemocracy in the\u2064 Alaskan context.<\/p>\n<p>7. Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>Ranked-Choice Voting has emerged as\u200c a divisive\u2063 issue in Alaska, with proponents advocating for \u2062its implementation and opponents raising fundamental questions about its \u200cflaws and potential\u200b consequences. The battle \u200bfor\u200c democracy is unfolding as \u200dcitizens seek to repeal RCV and uphold the principles of transparent and \u200baccountable elections. It is crucial for all stakeholders to engage \u200cin \u200dopen and constructive dialogue\u2062 to ensure\u2062 that any changes made to the\u2064 electoral \u2063system are in the best interest \u2064of democracy and the citizenry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cause for concern. The ongoing confusion surrounding efforts to repeal ranked-choice voting in Alaska raises an unsettling question: is the government intentionally suppressing the voices of worried citizens? The complexity of ranked-choice voting adds to the chaos, highlighting the need for transparency and clarity in our electoral system<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2672,"featured_media":2145099,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2145098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2672"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2145098"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2145098\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2145099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2145098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2145098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2145098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}