Supreme Court Upholds Alaska Campaign Contribution Disclosure Rules

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The Supreme Court has upheld the disclosure rules for campaign contributions that were approved by Alaska voters in a 2020 ballot measure. The rules require disclaimers for ads and reporting for contributions exceeding $2,000 to third-party groups.

The challenge to these rules was rejected by the justices without any comment. Lower courts had previously upheld the rules, which were part of a broader ballot measure aimed at reforming Alaska's elections system.

Rules require disclaimers for ads and reporting for contributions over $2,000

Supreme Court upheld Alaska's campaign contribution disclosure rules

Challenge to rules rejected without comment

In addition to the disclosure rules, the ballot measure also included provisions for open primaries and ranked choice voting in general elections. These provisions had faced challenges in state courts in the past but were ultimately upheld.

Overall, the decision by the Supreme Court to leave the disclosure rules intact is seen as a victory for transparency in campaign finance. By requiring disclaimers and reporting for larger contributions, the rules aim to provide voters with more information about who is funding political ads and supporting various candidates.