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Episode 550: Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel “Free Speech” Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 25, 2024
Fines Upheld for Alaska Pastor Using His Church Organization to Funnel “Free Speech” Money to Political Groups Trying Repeal Ranked Choice Voting
Last year we reported on accusations of a pastor using his Alaskan church to funnel money to an anti-ranked choice voting group. Most fines levied by the State of Alaska for not fully disclosing the donation were upheld last week, and a separate case challenging the repeal initiative it supported will be heard this week.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
BallotPedia - Alaska Ballot Measure 2, Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Finance Laws Initiative (2020)
American Democracy Minute - (2023) Foes of Alaska’s Ranked Choice Voting Alleged to Have Used Church as a Front to Shield Disclosure of Donors
American Democracy Minute (2023) Investigation Expands Into Alleged Sketchy Behavior of Groups Trying to Repeal Alaska’s Ranked Choice Voting
Alaska Beacon - State judge upholds most fines against group seeking repeal of Alaska ranked choice voting
Alaska State Superior Court, Anchorage - Decision by Judge Laura Hartz
Anchorage Daily News - Judge upholds fines levied against ranked choice opponents for campaign finance violations
Anchorage Daily News - Lawsuit asserts Alaska elections officials illegally certified ballot question on ranked choice voting
Groups Taking Action:
Alaskans for Better Elections
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