How to play along with the Alaska At-Large House election
With the death of Don Young, there is both a special election (in June and August) to fill the vacancy, and a regular election (in August and November).
A Jungle Primary is scheduled for June 11, where voters will select ONE of 50 candidates, consisting of:
13 Republicans (including Sarah Palin)
6 Democrats (including Chris Constant, the "serious" Democratic candidate)
3 Libertarians
1 Alaska INDEPENDENT Party candidate and 1 Alaska INDEPENDENCE Party candidate
24 Independent candidates (including "Santa Claus" from North Pole, AK)
Now the fun begins. The top FOUR move on to a runoff on August 16, with RANKED-CHOICE VOTING. On the same day is the jungle Primary for the November election with 2 Democrats, 10 Republicans, 2 Libertarians, and 6 Independents. The top four from THIS Primary go on the November General Election. also with RCV. Meanwhile, whomever wins the Special Election in August immediately takes office for the rest of the year, when they're replaced by whomever wins in November.
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