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ColinC

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2. Since Peltola and Palin are leading, I don't think their second choice matters yet

Reply to AZSkiffyGeek (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 12:12 PM

Aug 2022

If the results stick, then Begich will be eliminated and his second choice votes will be distributed between Palin and Peltola. Whoever gets 50%+1 wins.

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Early results SURPRISE! Democrat Mary Sattler Peltola leads [View all] AKwannabe Aug 2022 OP

It looks like it all depends on where Begich and Peltola voters' second choice went AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2022 #1

Since Peltola and Palin are leading, I don't think their second choice matters yet ColinC Aug 2022 #2

That's right - I always forget how ranked choice works AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2022 #4

It appears that MSM wants Palin to win. She is getting the most attention, LogicFirst Aug 2022 #3

Since Begich is a Republican, I think we can assume most of his votes will go to Palin. ratchiweenie Aug 2022 #5

Probably. But since he has a democrat's name, and was voted as the alternative to Palin ColinC Aug 2022 #6