# Fairbanks Votes to Hand-Count Ballots

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-05-27T04:32:16+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/066132c16b5c3122

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