Alaskans have repeatedly voted against having a constitutional convention. But lack of a reliable PFD formula — and Christian conservatives’ desire for measures prohibiting abortion — are driving unusual interest in the vote this year.
Anticipating a busy election season, Alaska constitutional convention opponents launch early campaignFormer Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, and former Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, talk to reporters during the first day of the legislature’s second special session on July 8, 2019, in Juneau, Alaska. Giessel and Edgmon are part of the bipartisan group behind the “Defend Our Constitution” campaign.
Voters will be asked in November whether they want to convene a convention. Campaign co-chair Cathy Giessel, a Republican and former Senate president from South Anchorage, said it makes sense to begin campaigning early. Each said they organized their campaign because they fear the unpredictability of a constitutional convention and worry that it could destabilize Alaska.
“If you want to know what the conservative Christians in the state are thinking, that’s the reason,” he said.
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