Debate over Alaska’s ranked choice voting continues at Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Debate over Alaska’s ranked choice voting continues at Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Rebecca Braun speaks in favor of ranked-choice voting at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) Though Alaskans approved ranked choice voting nearly five years ago, the debate about whether it actually benefits voters persists. At a Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Thursday, two speakers shared what they think of the system.  Alaska uses a ranked choice voting system for statewide e…