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This bill modifies Alaska's election laws to reduce the number of candidates advancing from primary to general elections from four to three, and makes corresponding adjustments to ranked-choice voting procedures. Specifically, the bill changes multiple sections of Alaska state law to ensure that only the top three candidates (instead of four) from primary elections will appear on general election ballots. The bill requires voters to rank up to two candidates on general election ballots, rather than being able to rank as many candidates as they wish. When counting ballots, if a voter's first-ranked candidate does not receive enough votes to continue, their second-ranked choice will be considered. The legislation also updates various election pamphlets and informational materials to reflect these changes, ensuring that voters understand the new ranking process. These modifications aim to simplify the voting process while maintaining the ranked-choice voting system that allows voters to express preferences beyond their top candidate.

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