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Alaska voters face a pivotal choice on Measure One, a ballot initiative to reinstate campaign donation limits after a 2021 court ruling scrapped them—allowing candidates to accept uncapped contributions. The proposed measure caps individual donations at $2,000 per candidate and $5,000 per party, adjusted for inflation every decade. With no organized campaign backing it, proponents rely on grassroots support to push back against a system where major candidates have accepted six-figure donations. Critics warn that limits could stifle free speech and drive donations underground, while supporters argue big money distorts democracy and creates a “pay-to-play” environment.

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