Trump knocks Alaska voting system: 'How stupid are we to do this?'

A former president has used a social media post to urge Alaskans to support Republican candidates in the upcoming election while criticizing the state’s voting system, which allows multiple candidates from the same party to compete in the same race. The post highlights concerns over a gubernatorial contest where three Republicans will face a single Democrat, framing the arrangement as an inefficient or unfair process. The state’s current system stems from a 2020 ballot measure that altered how certain elections are structured, raising questions about its impact on political competition. The remarks reflect broader debates over electoral rules and their effects on party dynamics.

President Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday to encourage Alaskans to vote for the Republican ticket in November and criticized the state’s voting system in the process.  Trump questioned why three Republicans are facing off against one Democrat in the November gubernatorial election, calling the system “stupid.” Alaskans approved a ballot measure in 2020...