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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As some of you know, Alaska’s election system, which includes open primaries, has been under serious threat during this legislative session. Right now, members of the House of Representatives are pushing forward legislation to repeal the system that Alaskans voted for in 2020.
The House State Affairs Committee will be hearing House Bill 4, which would repeal open primaries and ranked-choice voting, tomorrow (Tuesday, May 2) at 3pm.
If this bill is important to you and you want to make your voice heard, I encourage you to testify on Tuesday by phone or in person. Alaskans voted for an open primary, and legislators should hear how Alaskans feel about it now.
Here’s how to testify:
· In-person: If you are in Juneau, you can testify in person at the Capitol in Room 120.
· By phone: Call in at one of the following numbers and say that you are prepared to provide public testimony to the House State Affairs Committee on House Bill 4. You will be placed on hold until it’s your turn to testify:
· from Juneau (including Juneau-based cell phones): 907-586-9085
· from Anchorage (including Anchorage-based cell phones): 907-563-9085
· from anywhere else: 1-844-586-9085
Public testimony is typically limited to 2-3 minutes, and it is most effective when your message is short and simple.
Thank you for being an engaged constituent!
Senator Cathy Giessel
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