Votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1, reinstating campaign contribution limits, surge to early lead

“After Years of Runaway Spending, Alaskans Vote to Reinstate Cap on Campaign Donations”

Bolts: Five years after a federal court ruling introduced unlimited spending in Alaska elections, voters there hit back on Tuesday, defying their Republican governor and approving new limits that restrict the ability of rich donors to bankroll candidates. Ballot Measure … Continue reading The post “After Years of Runaway Spending, Alaskans Vote to Reinstate Cap on Campaign Donations” appeared first on Election Law Blog.

Early returns in Alaska’s primary show the GOP has work cut out for general election

Preliminary results from Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary indicate that Republicans have their work cut out in the lead-up to the Nov. 3 general election.

Votes in favor of Ballot Measure 1, reinstating campaign contribution limits, surge to early lead

If approved, the measure would limit individual political contributions to $2,000 for candidates and $5,000 for political parties.

Alaska on course to approve new campaign donation limits in Ballot Measure 1

Voters line up on Aug. 17, 2026, at the early voting station set up in Anchorage's Midtown Mall. Voters reported waiting about an hour to cast their primary election ballots. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)Early tallies from Tuesday’s statewide primary election showed overwhelming support for a ballot measure that will restrict the amount of money that political candidates can accept from groups and individuals. With 377 of 402 precincts r…