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AK HB4

Presidential Write-in Votes


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
05/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

34th Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to write-in candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Alaska's election laws to provide clearer guidelines for write-in candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States. Specifically, the bill requires that write-in presidential candidates file a letter with the state election director certifying required candidacy information, and establishes rules for how write-in votes for presidential candidates will be counted. The changes allow write-in votes to be valid if the voter fills in the appropriate oval and writes either the full names of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates as they appear on their write-in declaration of candidacy, their last names, or the name of the presidential candidate. The bill also mandates that general election ballots include a specific section for write-in candidates for President and Vice-President, similar to existing provisions for other elected offices. These modifications aim to provide more clarity and consistency in how write-in votes are processed and counted for presidential elections, ensuring that voter intent can be more easily determined while maintaining the integrity of the voting process.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 05/18/2025)

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