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ColinC

(8,344 posts) Sun Aug 28, 2022, 07:08 PM Aug 2022

Who will win the Alaska At Large Special Election? [View all]

The election for Alaska's only congressional district comes down to Democrat Mary Peltola and batshit Sarah Palin. Who will win after second place votes are determined on Wednesday?

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	Peltola (D)
	7 (88%)
	Palin (crazy)
	1 (13%)
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Who will win the Alaska At Large Special Election? [View all] ColinC Aug 2022 OP

I'd love to say Peltola,but she will need 50% of getagrip_already Aug 2022 #1

Huh? Johnny2X2X Aug 2022 #2

Yeah, around 2:1... but you don't think that many GOP'ers voted D as a 2nd choice right? WarGamer Aug 2022 #5

Yes. Johnny2X2X Aug 2022 #6

Given the toxicity between Begich and Palin during the campaign, ColinC Aug 2022 #7

Gonna be a photo finish then... would be a great win for Team Blue WarGamer Aug 2022 #8

Exactly. ColinC Aug 2022 #9

Alaska is pretty Red though... not Trumpy red but GOP red. WarGamer Aug 2022 #10

True, but they are rather pro-choice ColinC Aug 2022 #11

I think most people understand it's NOW the State's call. WarGamer Aug 2022 #12

sorry, I was going on results available the day before... getagrip_already Aug 2022 #22

Not quite 50% because she's ahead.... right? WarGamer Aug 2022 #4

This is the best I can understand it. WarGamer Aug 2022 #3

Plus there will be a few Peltola voters that picked Palin as their second choice Polybius Aug 2022 #14

I don't think second choice votes by pelota voters matter at this stage. onenote Aug 2022 #21

I believe you are correct - otherwise someone would get 2 votes..... getagrip_already Aug 2022 #23

Here is my rough math. Just A Box Of Rain Aug 2022 #13

What if 5% of Peltola voters pick Palin as their second choice? Polybius Aug 2022 #16

No, since Peltola votes are not being redistributed that scenario is not relevant. Just A Box Of Rain Aug 2022 #17

I'm that one person that voted Palin here in this poll Polybius Aug 2022 #15

Usually DU is pretty realistic. I'm surprised nobody else so far made that choice ColinC Aug 2022 #19

I think Palin is so love her/hate her Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #18

Same ColinC Aug 2022 #20