Episode
Fairbanks Votes to Hand-Count Ballots
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- May 27, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Fairbanks voters are rallying to bring back hand-counted ballots, with activists Barbara Haney and Tammie Wilson pushing for a ballot measure to save money amid low turnout and high tech costs. They cite the Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s successful switch and a past audit that matched machine counts perfectly, while opponents worry about machine security. With 2,300 signatures needed by July 23rd, the movement could reshape how elections are counted — though it’s unclear if it’ll affect Fairbanks or North Pole. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/066132c16b5c3122