Addressing Alaskans: With elections looming, how do we navigate our new voting system?

Prototype of a ranked-choice ballot. (Alaska Division of Elections)

With a special primary for US representative on June 11 and upcoming elections this fall, representatives from Alaska Division of Elections and Alaskans for Better Elections explain how the voting process works and answer audience questions.

This program was presented by Alaska Common Ground.

SPEAKERS:
Dick Mylius, Board Chair, Alaska Common Ground
Gail Fenumiai, Director of Alaska’s Division of Elections
Jason Grenn, Executive Director of Alaskans for Better Elections

LINKS:
Alaska Division of Elections
Alaskans for Better Elections
Alaska Common Ground EVENT PAGE

RECORDED: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 via Zoom.

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Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.

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