Alaska Governor Vetoes House Bill 16

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 16 yesterday, which would have reimposed campaign contribution limits on state elections. HB 16 would have limited individual contributions to each candidate at $2,000 per election cycle. Political parties and other groups could contribute up to $4,000 to a candidate each election cycle. Contributions to gubernatorial elections would be limited to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for groups. The bill’s purpose was to reduce the influence of wealthy donors. Dunleavy explained he did not feel the bill went far enough in limiting wealthier candidates from funding themselves. With HB 16 being vetoed, a similar ballot measure will be presented to voters at the primary election on August 18. If the bill had passed, the ballot measure would have been cancelled.

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