About 1 in 8 rural Alaska ballots have been rejected in special primary, raising red flags with lawmakers alaskapublic.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from alaskapublic.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The rejection percentage varies starkly by region. In areas near Bethel, it’s the highest, at around 17%. That means about 1 in every 6 ballots were rejected with the votes not counted.
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