Alaskans just voted to limit campaign cash. A second vote could change that.

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 909

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago


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In August, more than 70% of participating Alaska voters supported Ballot Measure 1, voting to restrict the amount of money that individuals can contribute to campaigns for state office.

On Nov. 3, Alaskans will vote on Ballot Measure 2, and an overlooked section of that measure — intended to roll back the state’s election system to what it was in 2020 — almost certainly would repeal part of Ballot Measure 1.

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