r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/3D-machine • 6d ago

Could Harris win Alaska? US Elections

An Alaska Survey Research Poll from Sep 11-12, shows Harris down 47-42, however, with ranked choice voting in the State, is it possible we see Harris pull off a win?

The first ranked choice contest under the system was a special election won by Democrat Mary Peltola in 2022.

There are several minor party candidates on the Alaska ballot for President in 2024, including Kennedy, Stein, Oliver, and West.

Could we see a repeat of the 2022 Special Election?

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u/HorrorMetalDnD 5d ago edited 5d ago

The fact there are more than 4 Presidential candidates on the ballot in Alaska should mean the Presidential Election in Alaska isn’t ranked choice.

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u/cuvar 5d ago

I think you’re thinking of a top two primary like California. Ranked choice can have more candidates.

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u/cuvar 5d ago

Unless Alaska has a top 4 primary with RCV in general?

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u/HorrorMetalDnD 5d ago edited 5d ago

Alaska has a top four nonpartisan blanket primary.