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Repeal Now AK: Inside Alaska’s Campaign to End Ranked Choice Voting

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In this episode of the Must Read Alaska Show, host Ben Carpenter sits down with Lynn McCabe and Mikaela Emswiler, of the Repeal Now initiative, to explore the close, contentious fight to roll back ranked choice voting in Alaska. Together, they share firsthand accounts of signature-gathering on the ground, the fierce lawfare tactics deployed by outside interests, and the surprising challenges volunteers face—from strict chain-of-custody rules to ensuring every signer’s information matches the voter database.

Lynn recounts the overwhelming public frustration with ranked choice voting and how just 743 votes decided Alaska’s fate last November. Michaela lays out why she sees RCV as a threat to election integrity, empowering dark-money groups and confusing everyday voters. You’ll learn:

Why 34,000 valid signatures (across 30 of 40 legislative districts) are needed by January 20, 2026
How to sign correctly—using the exact name on your voter registration and providing a valid voter ID number
What pitfalls to avoid—never sharing a petition “book,” keeping it under lock and key, and notarizing when possible
Where to get involved—volunteer opportunities, signature-gathering locations, and digital action

If you’re ready to make your voice heard, visit RepealNowAK.com, email [email protected], or follow Repeal Now AK on Facebook and X. Every signature counts—help bring transparency back to Alaska’s elections.

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