AK HB13

Establishes a top two nonpartisan blanket primary system allowing voters to cast votes for any candidate regardless of political party affiliation, with the two candidates receiving the most votes advancing to the general election

Removes party-specific ballot requirements and allows candidates to indicate a political party or group preference on ballots, but clarifies such designation does not imply party endorsement or nomination

Changes appointment procedures for election officials to base selections on the two political parties or groups with the largest number of registered voters at the preceding gubernatorial election, rather than the governor's party affiliation

Eliminates separate party primary ballots and nominating petition requirements; candidates file a single declaration of candidacy without party affiliation restrictions

Requires widespread voter education through election pamphlets and polling place notices explaining that candidate party preferences do not imply party endorsement or association