The state had a chance to make Alaska’s election system work better for the people who often face the biggest barriers to voting: rural Alaskans. Instead, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed the bill and the override effort collapsed after two lawmakers flipped their votes. They say it’s because it’s too close to an election year. Wouldn’t want efficiency getting in the way of tradition.
Holly Todd is a cartoonist in Anchorage. In addition to the Alaska Current, her work has been published in the LA Times and Anchorage Press, and more can be found on Instagram.
