0:27
Jamie Heinz
83:58 - 84:25
“this provides that a voter could update their signature on a form filed with the clerk. Rejecting ballots for no sig match, one of the most hated. We find a way that they don't have to reject as many ballots.”
- Speaker
- Jamie Heinz
- Timestamp
- 83:58 – 84:25
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Anchorage
- Captured at
- October 8, 2026
From the transcript
Please continue. Also on page 4, Section 5 of the ordinance, 030, the ballot standards regular, um, this provides that a voter could update their signature on a form filed with the clerk. Rejecting ballots for no sig match, one of the most hated. We find a way that they don't have to reject as many ballots. Um, so currently under the code, we're required to get the voter information from the Division of Elections.
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