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Is Bernadette Wilson a main sponsor of the ranked-choice voting repeal?

Matches stated record claim. The Division of Elections lists her as one of three primary sponsors of the initiative to repeal ranked-choice voting, which is on the November 2026 ballot.

Bernadette M. Wilson

Sponsoring the ranked-choice repeal

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What they say

Her campaign says she is one of the three main sponsors of the latest effort to repeal ranked-choice voting in Alaska.

“Bernadette also signed on as one of the three main sponsors to support the most recent effort to repeal ranked choice voting in Alaska.”

What the record shows ·

The Division of Elections lists Ken McCarty, Judy Eledge and Bernadette Wilson as the three primary sponsors of initiative 24ESEG, which would repeal the open top-four primary and ranked-choice general election. The application was filed December 26, 2024, and the measure is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Limit: Sponsors file the initiative. Voters decide it.

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  1. Bernadette for Governor, homehttps://www.bernadetteforgovernor.com/

    Bernadette for Governor · Reviewed Oct 1, 2026

    Campaign site, signed 'Paid for by Bernadette for Governor'. Links her X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts.

    candidate statement

    For: Is Bernadette Wilson a main sponsor of the ranked-choice voting repeal?

  2. Initiative 24ESEG petition statushttps://www.elections.alaska.gov/petitions-and-ballot-measures/petition-status/?initiative_id=24ESEG

    Alaska Division of Elections · Reviewed Oct 1, 2026

    The initiative to repeal the open top-four primary and ranked-choice general election. Primary sponsors: Ken McCarty, Judy Eledge and Bernadette Wilson. Application filed December 26, 2024. Status: will appear on the general election ballot.

    official election record

    For: Is Bernadette Wilson a main sponsor of the ranked-choice voting repeal?