Opinion: Think our politics stink? Look north to Alaska
Jul 2, 2023
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LA Times columnist Mark Barabak says Californians frustrated with politics should look at Alaska, which uses an open primary and ranked choice voting. He notes that the system doesn't automatically favor either party and that strongly ideological candidates can still win if they earn majority support. Barabak concludes that Alaska's push for consensus and problem-solving politics sets a good example more places should try.
