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Top-4 open primaries helped solve the dysfunction in our political system.
We need Alaska veterans to help defend it.

Alaskans implemented a Top-4 open primary in 2022 and we need veterans to help defend it. Veterans for Alaska Voters is a cross-partisan and independent group of Alaska military veterans.

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Veterans for Alaska Voters

What we do

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Advocate for Alaska's open primaries

We believe in fighting for competitive elections, accountable
politicians, and responsible government

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Activate the Alaskan Military Veteran Community

To build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less toxic and our government more effective.

Support Local Reform Partners

Veterans for Alaska Voters seeks to support the broad coalition of voters coming together in support of better elections and better politics; from the Alaska Federation of Natives, to the AFL-CIO, to Republicans, Democrats and Independents who want government to work for the people

Why Alaska Veterans?

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49%

of Veterans self identify as independent or unaffiliated voters. 

69%

Veterans are still trusted in our communities.

1 in 10

Alaskans are Military Veterans. Alaska has a higher share of veterans than any other state

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ABOUT

Who We Are

Veterans for Alaska Voters is the state affiliate for Veterans for All Voters, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with a vision for a healthy and truly representative American system of government where everyday citizens are incentivized and excited to participate.

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Jeffrey Carson

Alaska Task Force Leader

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Michael Flint

State Volunteer

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Brandon Brooks

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Mike Grunst

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Bryan Schroder

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Josh Smith

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Sean Thorne

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Shaina Kilcoyne

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Kathryn Fulmer

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Trevor Gaby

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Chris Bye

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Ken Wilson

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Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

"I am a big fan of the ranked-choiced voting here in Alaska, and would like to advocate for this system. The traditional election system is problematic, and promotes those with radical ideologies. I would like to be involved in promoting this innovation and promoting more political involvement!"

Joshua Smith
U.S. Air Force Veteran

Clients

OUR STATE REFORM PARTNERS

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Defending & Implementing Top-4 Open Primaries + Instant Runoff Voting

News

Alaska News

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Alaska Federation of Natives Endorses Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting

The group’s resolution said the system provides more opportunities for Alaska Natives to run for office and get elected, in part because it supports individual views over extreme partisanship.

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Alaskans are generally satisfied with their new nonpartisan voting system
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A Fairer Election System In Alaska Helped More Independents Win Office

A new report from the McKinley Research Group (MRG) finds that Alaskans are generally satisfied with their new nonpartisan voting system, which consists of a nonpartisan top-four primary with ranked choice voting in the general election.

Open primaries and ranked choice voting likely led to greater political diversity in the Alaska legislature, while their effect on age, gender, and race was less apparent.

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