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202492 minPG-13documentary

Elections Political Polarization

Majority Rules

202492 minPG-13documentary

Alaska votes to change its election system, prompting new alliances and a push for reform amid political party resistance.

Elections Political Polarization

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Alaska votes to change its election system, prompting new alliances and a push for reform amid political party resistance.

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AJ Schnack

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AJ Schnack

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Lisa Murkowski

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Kelly Tshibakacast

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Alaska votes to change its election system. The state initiates a new process aimed at reforming voting practices. Results from the election create unexpected alliances between different political groups. These outcomes lead to calls for broader election reform across the country. At the same time, political parties react with resistance to the changes. Director AJ Schnack captures these events in “Majority Rules,” a documentary released in 2024 that runs for 92 minutes.

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