2026 General Election - Ballot Measure No. 2 - 24ESEG - Initiative Hearings

What is this notice about?

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Division of Elections held two statewide public hearings by phone on Ballot Measure No. 2, which will be on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The measure would repeal Alaska's open top-four primary and ranked-choice general elections, bring back party primaries and special runoff elections, and repeal or change recent campaign finance rules for independent expenditure groups. At each hearing, supporters and opponents gave statements, and then members of the public could call in to testify.

Why was this notice issued?

Ballot Measure No. 2 (24ESEG), a citizen initiative, is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Division of Elections scheduled public hearings on it.

What action is being taken?

Holding two statewide teleconference public hearings on Ballot Measure No. 2. Each hearing starts with a statement from the measure's supporters, then a statement from a group opposing it, followed by public testimony by phone. Hearings may end early if no one else is signed up to testify. Video recordings of both hearings are posted online.

Who is involved: Supporters (proponents) of Ballot Measure No. 2 and a group opposing the measure; Alaska voters statewide.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Aug 5, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public testimony was taken by phone during the hearings on Monday, July 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.”

Ways to respond

Testify at hearing (phone, Juneau-prefix callers) (907)586-9085
Testify at hearing (phone, Anchorage-prefix callers) (907)563-9085
Testify at hearing (phone, all others toll free) (844)586-9085

What to include

Public testimony is taken by phone after the statements from supporters and opponents. Hearings may end early if no remaining members of the public are signed up to testify. Video recordings: July 27, 2026 hearing at https://vimeo.com/1213321836; August 5, 2026 hearing at https://vimeo.com/1215865061.

Contact

April Simpson
Office of the Lt. Governor
april.simpson@alaska.gov
(907)465-4081

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing: Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Statewide teleconference
Juneau-prefix callers (907)586-9085; Anchorage-prefix callers (907)563-9085; all others toll free (844)586-9085. Recording: https://vimeo.com/1213321836
Public hearing: Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Statewide teleconference
Juneau-prefix callers (907)586-9085; Anchorage-prefix callers (907)563-9085; all others toll free (844)586-9085. Recording: https://vimeo.com/1215865061

Key dates

Jul 27, 2026: First public hearing on Ballot Measure No. 2, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Aug 5, 2026: Second public hearing on Ballot Measure No. 2, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nov 3, 2026: General election; Ballot Measure No. 2 is scheduled to appear on the ballot.

Original notice text

Initiative Hearings Information - Ballot Measure No. 2 (24ESEG) An Act to repeal a nonpartisan and open top four primary election system and ranked-choice general election system; and to reestablish a partisan political primary and change necessary and related appointment procedures; reestablish special runoff elections; and repeal and amend independent expenditure group requirements The Office of the Lt. Governor & Division of Elections have scheduled the following hearings on Ballot Measure No. 2 - An Act Restoring Political Party Primaries, Ending Ranked-Choice General Elections, and Repealing Recent Campaign Finance Laws. Ballot Measure No. 2 is scheduled to appear on the general election ballot on the November 3, 2026, general election. Each public hearing will consist of a statement of support from the proponents of the ballot measure and follow with a statement of opposition from a group opposing the measure. The public will then be allowed to call in for the remainder of the hearing to leave public testimony. Meetings may conclude early if there are no remaining members of the public signed up to testify. Ballot Measure No. 2 - 24ESEG - Hearing Schedule: • Monday, July 27, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To allow for all residents of the state to participate via teleconference, please use the following call-in Information: • Juneau-prefix callers (907)586-9085 • Anchorage-prefix callers (907)563-9085 • All others toll free (844)586-9085 Ballot Measure No. 2 - video recordings: 7/27/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm: https://vimeo.com/1213321836 8/5/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm: https://vimeo.com/1215865061 For questions please contact: April Simpson, Office of the Lt. Governor (907)465-4081 april.simpson@alaska.gov

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.