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AKwannabe

(6,274 posts) Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:05 AM Aug 2022

Early results SURPRISE! Democrat Mary Sattler Peltola leads

https://www.adn.com/politics/2022/08/16/alaska-special-us-house-election-results-show-a-close-race/

So far so good Dems! The final count won’t be known until the end of the month.

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Early results SURPRISE! Democrat Mary Sattler Peltola leads (Original Post) 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

AZSkiffyGeek

(12,518 posts)

1. It looks like it all depends on where Begich and Peltola voters' second choice went

Reply to AKwannabe (Original post)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:08 AM

Aug 2022

If his second choice went to Peltola, I expect she wins. If hers went for Begich, I expect he wins.
I expect Palin's voters second choice would be Begich, but who knows...

ColinC

(10,408 posts)

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, 11:12 AM

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.

AZSkiffyGeek

(12,518 posts)

4. That's right - I always forget how ranked choice works

Reply to ColinC (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:15 AM

Aug 2022

And this after voting for the Hugo Awards for years...

LogicFirst

(593 posts)

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

Reply to AZSkiffyGeek (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 11:13 AM

Aug 2022

while those running against her are seldom mentioned.

ratchiweenie

(7,868 posts)

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

Reply to AKwannabe (Original post)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 12:19 PM

Aug 2022

ColinC

(10,408 posts)

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

Reply to ratchiweenie (Reply #5)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 01:37 PM

Aug 2022

It may be reasonable to suggest that there may be at least close to enough votes to put the Democrat over. Palin may also be a limited second choice candidate, as well. If enough people didn't choose a second choice, that too will help the Democrat.

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