Senator: elections bill SB64 likely to be transmitted to governor within days Sen. Walikowski told reporters the Senate expects to transmit Senate Bill 64 (elections bill) to the governor in the next few days; timing was coordinated to avoid reconvening the Legislature unnecessarily and to ensure stakeholder discussions finish.

Senate Bill 64, the crucial elections bill, is on track to reach the governor's desk within days as lawmakers finalize details to ensure a smooth transmission.

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House Finance Committee approves amendment to let Alaskans cast presidential write-ins The House Finance Committee on March 20 adopted Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 64, 6–5, to allow write-in votes for president and vice president. Committee members debated whether adding the provision to a late-stage bill was appropriate; legal and administrative staff explained how electors and ballot adjudication would work.

Alaskans may soon have the power to cast write-in votes for president and vice president again, sparking a heated debate in the House Finance Committee.

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House Finance advances SB 64 after debate over ballot curing, tracking and PFD registration After extensive debate about ballot curing windows, ballot-tracking systems and Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) registration procedures, the House Finance Committee adopted several amendments to SB 64 (including a delayed effective date for tracking/curing provisions) and voted 9–2 to report the bill out of committee as amended; an opt‑in PFD amendment failed 3–8 on roll call.

Alaska's House Finance Committee sparks heated debate over crucial amendments to SB 64, impacting ballot handling and voter registration processes!

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House Finance Committee reviews proposed changes, fiscal notes for Alaska elections bill (SB 64) Lawmakers and Division of Elections staff discussed proposed clarifying edits to Senate Bill 64, updated fiscal estimates including about $888,100 in FY27 operating costs and a $765,000 capital estimate, concerns about PFD-based automatic registration and address updates, and a plan to delay some electronic ballot-tracking/cure provisions until after the primary.

Alaska's House Finance Committee is diving deep into SB 64, addressing fiscal estimates and potential changes that could reshape the election landscape—are they getting it right?

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House Finance Committee adopts committee substitute for Senate Bill 64, sets amendment deadline The House Finance Committee adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 64 (elections bill) after staff reviewed a redline of technical and policy changes, including data-sharing safeguards, PFD-data references, and timing for a ballot-curing system. An amendment deadline was set for 2026-03-19 at noon.

The Alaska House Finance Committee has taken a significant step in elections reform by adopting a new substitute bill that introduces crucial changes to voter data handling and election processes.

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House Finance Committee adopts committee substitute to SB64; preserves witness signatures and adds ballot-curing and postage-paid returns The House Finance Committee on Jan. 29 adopted Committee Substitute version U for Senate Bill 64, a packaged set of election-law changes that keeps witness signatures, requires postage-paid return envelopes for absentee ballots and restores a ballot-curing process while removing multiple earlier expansions (observer rules, certain security codifications).

The House Finance Committee has taken a significant step in shaping election laws by adopting a revised version of Senate Bill 64, preserving crucial voter protections while streamlining the process.

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‘Sid’ Hill has been added as an undeclared / #independentcandidate for Alaska U.S. Senate Class 2 in 2026. #AKSen #AlaskaElections

House State Affairs Committee advances House Bill 43 for election reform discussion Committee votes 4-3 to move House Bill 43 forward with suggested election reforms.

A heated debate erupted in Alaska as lawmakers voted 4-3 to advance House Bill 43, a controversial measure that could reshape election laws and voter access.

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Senate passes election bill enhancing data sharing and voter registration security measures Senate approves legislation improving data sharing and strengthening voter registration processes.

Alaska's Senate has just passed a groundbreaking election bill that enhances voter registration security and introduces electronic signatures—could this reshape the future of voting in the state?

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Alaska legislators finalize bipartisan election reform bill to enhance ballot security Lawmakers prepare to address voter roll issues and improve absentee ballot processes in Alaska.

Alaska's Senate Finance Committee is on the verge of finalizing a groundbreaking bipartisan election reform bill aimed at securing ballots and ensuring every vote counts.

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Alaska Senate Bill 179 proposes ranked-choice voting changes for general elections Senate Bill 179 aims to reduce general election candidates from four to three.

Alaska's proposed Senate Bill 179 could revolutionize the voting process by introducing ranked-choice voting and limiting candidates, but will it streamline democracy or stifle diverse voices?

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Alaska amends election laws to reduce primary candidates to three Law changes limit general election candidates advancing from primaries to three.

Alaska's new Senate Bill 179 could drastically reshape the election landscape by limiting primary candidates to just three, sparking heated debates on voter choice and engagement.

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Alaska legislature revises primary election candidate replacement rules Legislature amends laws governing candidate replacement and election pamphlet requirements.

Alaska's Senate Bill 179 could revolutionize how we handle tied votes and candidate vacancies in elections, aiming for clarity and integrity in the voting process.

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Alaska updates ballot design rules for state elections Alaska's new rules streamline candidate name placements and ballot propositions for elections.

Alaska's Senate Bill 179 is set to revolutionize the electoral process by simplifying ballots and enhancing voter clarity, but will it spark the engagement Alaskans hope for?

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Alaska amends election rules for ranked-choice voting process Alaska introduces new provisions for primary candidates advancing to general elections.

Alaska's Senate Bill 179 is set to revolutionize elections with ranked-choice voting and a new candidate advancement process—could this be the change voters have been waiting for?

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Alaska Senate considers SB 116 to limit campaign contributions and enhance electoral integrity Senate Bill 116 aims to impose contribution limits and adjust them for inflation.

Alaska's Senate is at a crossroads with Senate Bill 116, a proposed reform that could reshape campaign finance and restore fairness to elections.

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Mr. Monaghan seeks role on Alaska Public Offices Commission to enhance election integrity Mr. Monaghan emphasizes commitment to improve trust in Alaska's election system as appointee.

Mr. Monaghan's potential appointment to the Alaska Public Offices Commission could be a game-changer for restoring trust in the state's electoral system.

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Alaska House State Affairs committee reviews appointees amid earthquake response Committee discusses appointees while experiencing an earthquake during public testimony session.

Amid a lively discussion on voter integrity, an unexpected earthquake shook the Alaska House State Affairs Committee, proving that resilience is key in the face of electoral challenges.

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Senator Stedman questions ballot rejection rates in Alaskan elections Miss Kolster reveals 14% ballot rejection rate in certain Alaskan districts due to signatures.

Senator Stedman raises alarm over alarming 14% ballot rejection rates in parts of Alaska, highlighting a critical issue that could silence voters in upcoming elections.

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Alaska Senate advances comprehensive voting reform bill with bipartisan support Senate bill 64 aims to improve voter access and election transparency in Alaska.

Alaska is on the brink of a revolutionary voting reform with Senate Bill 64, designed to dismantle barriers and ensure every voice is heard!

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Senate Committee hears testimony on SB 64 to enhance Alaska election security and access Testimony supports SB 64's reforms for improved election security and voter access in Alaska.

Senate Bill 64 is poised to revolutionize Alaska's elections by enhancing security and accessibility, ensuring every voice is heard.

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Alaska updates ballot counting regulations for election oversight Alaska amends laws to enhance ballot counting transparency and allow voter observations.

Alaska is shaking up its electoral process with Senate Bill 64, aiming for unprecedented transparency in ballot counting and voting qualifications.

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21 states enact deepfake regulations ahead of 2024 election States broadly support deepfake legislation to ensure transparency during election communications.

As deepfake technology evolves, 21 states are stepping up with bipartisan legislation to protect election integrity—are we ready for the fight against misinformation?

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Expert warns deepfakes threaten election integrity globally and in the US Deepfakes pose significant risks to election integrity by misleading voters through fabricated content.

Deepfakes are emerging as a dangerous tool that could disrupt elections and undermine democracy, sparking urgent calls for action from Alaska's Senate committee.

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