Alaska SB179 proposes to reduce the number of candidates advancing to the general election from four to three.

Alaska SB179 amends election laws to change the number of candidates advancing to the general election from four to three. The bill specifies that the three candidates with the most votes in the primary election will move on to the general election. If one of these candidates becomes ineligible before the general election, the fourth highest-voted candidate will replace them. The bill also mandates ranked-choice voting in the general election, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. This bill affects state and national elections, including those for the U.S.

Alaska SB179 proposes to reduce the number of candidates advancing to the general election from four to three.

Alaska SB179 amends election laws to change the number of candidates advancing to the general election from four to three. The bill specifies that the three candidates with the most votes in the primary election will move on to the general election. If one of these candidates becomes ineligible before the general election, the fourth highest-voted candidate will replace them. The bill also mandates ranked-choice voting in the general election, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. This bill affects state and national elections, including those for the U.S.