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Campaign Co-Chairs

Aaron Schutt
Interior

President and CEO of Doyon Ltd, Board Chair of the Alaska Regional Association, hockey coach.

“Instead of party insiders deciding who has a chance to win, Alaskans have a greater voice in choosing who represents them. Our system reduces the power of political parties and gives more power back to the people.”
Aaron Welterlen
Fairbanks

President, W. V. Builders Inc.

“I support ranked choice voting because it empowers voters to choose who they actually want, without worrying about a “wasted” vote. This ensures that our elected leaders represent a true majority of our communities.”
Abel Hopson-Suvlu
Utqiaġvik

Community engagement at Arctic Slope Native Association

“Alaska Native communities have fought hard for the right to self-determination. This election system that keeps voters in control, not outside money or party gatekeepers, reflects that same principle.”
Alana Peterson
Sitka

Business Owner and Tribal Leader

Ana Hoffman
Y-K Delta

President and CEO of Bethel Native Corporation, former co-chair of the Alaska Federation of Natives

“Alaskans are standing up to protect our right to vote. It’s our choice, let future generations live to see us Protect Alaska’s Elections so Alaska’s people can once again prosper with what we want, local values-based leadership.”
Andrea Akall’eq
Juneau

Executive Director, Native Peoples Action, Native Peoples Action Community Fund

“Alaskans deserve choices on the ballot, and opportunities to vote for leaders who have the best ideas and experience. We deserve transparency when it comes to money in politics. Alaska has a great election system, let’s keep it that way.”
Anna Brawley
Anchorage

Anchorage Assembly Member

“I believe that better outcomes for our state occur when candidates need to achieve broad support to win an election. Ranked choice voting assures this.”
Anthony Mallott
Juneau

Former President and CEO of Sealaska Corporation

“This system helps ensure voices are heard, coalitions are built, and polarization is minimized. It prevents primaries from becoming de facto general elections and gives people the chance to vote their top pick, instead of choosing the “lesser of two evils.”
Ben Kellie
Anchorage

Co-Founder and CEO of Applied Atomics

“To me democracy is a nonpartisan goal. Better representation gives us better leadership. It’s pretty simple.”
Ben Millstein
Kodiak

Founder, Kodiak Island Brewing Company

“Our system puts the power of the voter in their hands; it encourages elected officials to work across party lines without punishment from political parties; candidates will win with a majority of votes; and it keeps dark money out of Alaska campaigns.”
Bonnie L Jack
Anchorage

Project manager and community activist

“I prefer candidates that compromise rather than trying to appeal only to the extremities of the political spectrum.”
Brian Murkowski
Anchorage

President, The North Slope Railroad Company; CFO, Dilchi’ Exploration; Owner Brian Murkowski Energy Consulting

“Alaska’s election system respects our independent spirit. Whether or not you belong to a political party, your voice and your vote still matter.”
Bronson Frye
Anchorage

Business Representative for IUPAT Alaska Local 1959 and serves as President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Southcentral Alaska.

“Veterans deserve the right to vote in any election funded by the taxpayers. Alaska’s election system honors the will of veterans — and all voters.”
Bryan Schroder
Anchorage

Coast Guard Veteran, former U.S. Attorney

Bryce Edgmon
Dillingham

Alaska State House Representative, Speaker of the House

“Elected leaders serve everyone in their district, not just their party base. Our election system reinforces the responsibility of public service by expecting leaders to earn trust across the community to reach majority support. “
Sen. Cathy Giessel
Anchorage

Alaska State Senator, Senate Majority Leader, Advanced Nurse Practitioner

“Unions believe in giving members a voice. Alaska’s election system does the same by giving every voter a seat at the table.”
Chris Dimond
Anchorage

Organizer for Carpenters Local 1281

“I like being able to vote for the person I believe will do the best job and not being stuck with a single person picked by a party. Getting dark money outside of politics is crucial.”
Chuck Seaca
Bethel

Nonprofit director, former Bethel City Councilman

“Rather than picking between predetermined options, Alaskans deserve to have a real voice in helping choose candidates for our elections.”
Daniel Volland
Anchorage

Business Owner and Anchorage Assembly Member

“Our Anchorage municipal elections have worked well for many years without party primaries. People, not parties, works best for Alaska. Always has. Always will.”
Diane Kaplan
Anchorage

Alaska Philanthropy Ambassador

Eleanor Andrews
Anchorage

Civic Entrepreneur

“Mathematically, our system yields more data points from voters to better discern their intent and preferences. This results in winning candidates who truly represent a majority of voters over ones narrowly elected backed by special interests.”
Elizabeth Ripley
Mat-Su

Retired, former President & CEO of the Mat-Su Health Foundation

“Alaskans should pick their leaders. Not party bosses or dark money from out of state.”
Emil Notti
Anchorage

Former president of the Alaska Federation of Natives and Doyon, Ltd.

“Open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and transparent financials have already had a tangible and positive impact on Alaska in a short time. Let’s keep it up, not turn back!”
Ephraim Froehlich
Juneau

Founder of AKWA-DC

“Alaska’s system works well, enabling voters freedom of choice and assuring confidence in the results.”
Fran Ulmer
Anchorage

Former Lieutenant Governor

“Our system is the most democratic.”
Frank Gwartney
Anchorage / Hope

U.S. Navy Veteran, IBEW Retired

Gary Stevens
Kodiak

Alaska State Senate, Senate President

“Some of the most important things to ensure Alaska voters trust their elections are transparency and disclosure. Making it easier to hide the sources of money is bad policy in bad government. Transparency and trust, that is the Alaskan way.”
Grier Hopkins
Fairbanks

Fairbanks-North Star Borough Mayor, former State House Representative

“We’ve elected legislators who care more about representing their constituents than adhering to political extremes. Our system promotes cooperation and bipartisanship, and that’s good for all Alaskans.”
Heidi Drygas
Juneau

Executive Director at ASEA-AFSCME Local 52, former Alaska Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development, attorney

“Open primaries, with the candidates having an equal opportunity to win, gives Alaskans the best chance at fair, balanced, policy and governance.”
Hugh Short
Anchorage

CEO of Pt Capital

“Democracy works best when candidates have to earn broad support. Alaska’s system pushes leaders to listen beyond their base, and that’s exactly what a healthy republic should do.”
Ian Laing
Anchorage

Executive Director of Institute of the North

Jasmin Smith
Anchorage

Business owner, creator of Alaska Black Business Directory

“Rank choice voting delivers the most accurate representation of candidates.”
Jeff King
Denali

Four-Time Iditarod Champion

“Real change requires working across divides. Alaska’s election system rewards candidates who do that, and that’s better for every community in this state.”
Jennie Kellie
Anchorage

Arctic Policy PhD student, Former Alaska State Representative, 3x founder and social impact consultant

“When I moved to Alaska in 1976, we had open primaries, and it worked. Repealing this system would hand control of our elections to party insiders and shut out the 64% of Alaskans who don’t affiliate with either party. That’s not Alaska. Vote no.”
Jennifer Johnston
Anchorage

Former State Representative and Anchorage Assembly Member

“Our two-party system serves the elite by keeping the people divided. The open primary and instant runoff via RCV encourages civility and helps empower the people.”
Joe Nelson
Southeast

Attorney, Co-Chair of Alaska Federation of Natives, Current and Former Chairman of numerous Alaska organizations and Alaska Native Corporations

“Alaskans have already voted for our election system twice. It’s time for special interests to stop undermining the will of the voters.”
Joelle Hall
Anchorage

Alaska AFL-CIO President, U.S. Army Veteran

Jon Cook
Fairbanks

Retired business executive, former chair Alaska Railroad Corporation board

John Lincoln
Kotzebue

President and CEO of NANA, former State House Representative

“The right to vote is sacred. It’s our voice.”
Julie Kitka
Chugach Region

Former president of Alaska Federation of Natives

“Alaska’s biggest challenges – energy, infrastructure, economic development – require leaders who build coalitions across party lines. Our election system incentivizes exactly that. Repealing it would make governing harder for everyone.”
Katherine Jernstrom
Anchorage

Co-founder and CEO of The Boardroom, Board Member of Chugach Electric Association

“I have been undeclared all my life. I want to hear from anyone running for office and make up my own mind on who to vote for, not have a party tell me.”
Kyle J. Kaiser
Anchorage

Membership Development IBEW Local 1547, U.S. Army Veteran and Veteran Advocate

Laaganaay Tsiits Gitanee
Kake

Tribal leader, kelp farmer, Native non-profit leader, and co-founder, Gínga & Ignin Collective

Lee Ellis
Girdwood

US Marine Corps, former President, Brewers Guild of Alaska, Girdwood

“Every Alaskan should have the opportunity to vote in primaries and choose the right candidate for our State.”
Linda Behnken
Sitka

Commercial Fisherman, FV Woodstock

“This system empowers Alaskans to vote for the best candidate, regardless of party, and ensures we have transparency in campaign contributions.”
Liz Qaulluq Cravalho
Kotzebue

Vice President of Lands at NANA Regional Corporation and Tribal Member

“The foundation of our democracy and system of government demands free and fair elections open to all citizens willing and able to participated.”
Mark Wiggin
Anchorage

General Manager of Kuukpik Oilfield Services, Board Chair of Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors

“I believe the effort to reach consensus, and compromise is the foundation of American excellence. Alaska can be a leader to bring civility and reason back to politics.”
McHugh Pierre
Juneau

President and CEO of Goldbelt Incorporated

“I believe [this election system] moderates the extremes from political parties that has led to unnecessary political polarization.”
Mike Navarre
Kenai

Former Mayor and State Legislator

“Our election system is as independent and pioneering as Alaska. It’s expanded voter choice, encouraged candidates to earn the support of a broad cross-section of Alaskans, and rewards individuals who prioritize problem solving.”
Miles Baker
Anchorage

Founder & Managing Principal, Miles Baker Alaska, LLC and Former U.S. Marine Corps Officer

“Open primaries and knowing who’s paying for campaign ads — that’s not controversial, that’s common sense. I’m proud to put my name behind protecting it.”
Natasha Singh
Anchorage

Stevens Village Tribal Citizen and Tribal health leader

“Most of my friends and family don’t see themselves as strictly Republican or Democrat. They’re Alaskans and vote the Uncle Ted way. Our election system ensures independent voters like me can fully participate in our democracy, including in the primaries.”
Nicole Borromeo
Anchorage

President of ANCSA Regional Association, attorney

“Our sytem brings Alaska together.”
Pat K Pitney
Fairbanks

Former University of Alaska President, Former Alaska State Budget Director

“Under Alaska’s election system, voters have the right to pick the best candidate for the job. We should protect our elections so that the power stays in our hands, not special interest groups.”
Patrick FitzGerald
Anchorage

Political Coordinator for Teamsters Local 959

“As an unaffiliated voter, I appreciate being able to vote in every state-funded election. Our election system allows full participation and encourages moderate voices.”
Penny Gage
Anchorage/Sitka

Energy Policy Executive, Board Member of Chugach Electric Association

Philip Wight
Fairbanks

Alaska History Professor at UAF and Golden Valley Electric Association Board Member

“I hope that all Alaskans can vote for the best candidate, in the same way small businesses are hoping to hire the best applicant for the job.”
Rachel Pennington
Anchorage

Managing Owner of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop

Reid Magdanz
Kotzebue

Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly, Kotzebue

“Alaska’s open primary works. It keeps special interests out and lets every voter participate – that’s how it should be”
Roy “Apagruk” Agloinga
Anchorage

President & CEO of First Alaskans Institute

“Ranked Choice Voting and open primaries reduce partisanship, encourage more candidates to run, boost voter turnout, take power away from special interests and dark money influence.”
Santa Claus
North Pole

North Pole City Council member

“We built this system to make sure every Alaskan has a say. Rolling it back would be a step in the wrong direction.”
Shauna Hegna
Kodiak Region

President of Koniag, Incorporated

Sheldon Fisher
Anchorage

Managing partner of MASH LLC and former commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue

“Alaskans across the state voted for this system because it’s fair. I’m proud to stand behind it.”
Skoey Vergen
Anchorage

President & CEO of Aleut Corporation

“Alaska’s election system has been improved with working families in mind. I’m proud to support this effort to preserve what’s already working so that we can continue to build a more democratic, transparent, and responsive government for all of us.”
Sydney Scout
Anchorage

Anchorage Assembly Member

“When outsiders can pour secret money into local elections, special interests win and Alaskans lose. We need to protect Alaska’s campaign finance laws and require transparency for everyone.”
Taylor Evenson
Eagle River

Commercial Fisherman, Owner of the Highliner Hotel

Our election system not only honors the independent spirit of Alaskan voters, it offers a practical remedy for the extreme polarization that ails us, thereby fostering bipartisan solutions to our common problems.
Terrie Gottstein
Anchorage

Retired Higher Education Mentor

“The closed primary system has proven too easy for monied interests to finance and insert their preferred candidates into our elections, which discourages voters from engaging and ultimately keeps us from making necessary progress.”
Tina Tomsen
Anchorage

OB-GYN, Retired after 34 years in private practice

‘Wáahlaal Gíidaak Barbara Blake
Juneau

Board Member Sealaska Corporation

“A successful business is rooted in communication, cooperation, and collaboration. It is never a zero sum enterprise. Effective governance is no different.”
Wally McDonald
Petersburg

Mechanical contractor, former commercial fisherman

“Alaska’s representatives need to earn support from a majority of voters. I’ve seen firsthand how that brings practical, solutions-oriented leaders to Juneau. Our system reflects who we are as Alaskans: working together to get things done.”
Zack Fields
Anchorage

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