NBC News’ Decision Desk has characterized the Alaska Senate race as likely Democratic. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan currently trails Peltola, with both under the 50% mark.
  • logana@lemmychan.org
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    2 hours ago

    It’s nuts that these races are so close considering how blatant the GOP is in attacking the working class.

    If you’re working class and voting for a republican, genuinely what the fuck is wrong with you?

    • Zedstrian@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      3 hours ago

      True, but at 49.8% with 96% of votes counted—assuming the same ratio at 100% counted (rather than reaching 50% outright)—Peltola only needs 5% of third-candidate voters (who represent 4.1% of the total so far) to list her as their second preference to win.

      • Powderhorn@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        3 hours ago

        While I’m pretty certain where this will end up, “assuming the same ratio” is paved with good intentions. That said, this is the exact scenario RCV is designed for. No one wants a Dewey Defeats Truman moment in the meantime.