What you need to know about the constitutional convention question

Alaska Public Media | By Erin McKinstry, special to Alaska Public Media

Published September 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM AKDT

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A 50th anniversary copy of the Alaska State Constitution sits on the top of a table. — Once a decade, Alaskans must vote on whether to hold a Constitutional Convention to change to state's founding document. (Valerie Kern/Alaska Public Media)

This November, Alaskans will decide whether to revamp the state’s constitution. The once-in-a-decade constitutional convention question is usually voted down by a wide margin. But this year, questions about the permanent fund dividend, Alaska’s fiscal woes, and abortion access have some saying now is the time to vote yes, while others say the document continues to serve the state well. For Alaska Public Media, reporter Erin McKinstry explains.