Voting & Democracy
Nothing is more critical to the success of our Democracy than free and fair elections. A citizen’s right to cast a ballot free from discrimination, prejudice, partisanship and intimidation is a right that should be guarded without compromise.
Money plays far too great a role in every level of American elections. Large contributions from a few groups and individuals unduly influence who wins elections and reduce the role of ordinary voters in our democracy.
The Alaska Public Interest Research Group has worked for years to promote reforms that ensure our integrity in our elections, and within our government. From campaign finance reform to stricter lobbying regulations, AKPIRG has fought on behalf of ordinary citizens against powerful interests and won.
Some of our successes include the campaign to get Big Money Out of Alaska Politics, rolling back the unpopular laws that allowed high dollar contributions in Alaska elections, and a successful campaign to save the Alaska Public Offices Commission from being deactivated by the Murkowski administration.
AKPIRG is committed to fighting for fair elections and ethical government from the municipal level to the U.S. presidency.
