Why Veto Proof?

…Because Our Future Depends on It.

Why We Need A Veto-Proof Majority:

To defend critical Alaska programs like our public schools, we need to win a
Veto-Proof Majority.


We know that one of the largest obstacles to better funding for our children’s schools, better policies to meet the needs of working Alaska families, and a better vision for what the future of our state looks like starts with our ability to work as a collective to overcome the Governor’s veto. That’s why we’re supporting candidates and legislators across the state to secure a veto-proof majority in the Alaska State House.

Veto-Proof FAQs:

A Veto-Proof Majority is a coalition of elected officials in our state’s House and Senate who can override the Governor when he vetoes legislation that our state legislature has passed. In Alaska, that majority requires a two-thirds vote from its combined legislative chambers.

A Veto-Proof Majority helps us ensure that our Governor can’t hold the key to the future of our state. Without it, legislators can come together to pass bills and resolutions that have a real impact on the lives of Alaskans, only to see them be wiped out with the simple stroke of a pen. We know that our constituents elected us to bring real wins to them and their families, and a Veto-Proof Majority helps us do just that.

Absolutely – in fact, we’ve already seen a major example play out just over the last year. The BSA increase, which would have given Alaska schools the vital funding they need to help future generations reach their fullest potential, was passed by our legislature before being killed by the Governor’s veto. It didn’t matter to the Governor that the BSA increase had support across the aisle and would have done untold good for Alaska’s future, he vetoed it anyway. Having a Veto-Proof Majority would have ensured that we could have overridden it and won even if he vetoed the BSA increase due to his political agenda. 

This is just one example – the reality is that this would help bring power back to the people, and the legislators that represent them.

You can! Joining the Veto-Proof Majority campaign is as easy as helping us spread our message across the state. We have graphics with the messaging already taken care of for you, all you have to do is fill out our form and share your graphics with your friends and family on social media! No matter how big or small the effort, your support will get us one step closer to the majority we all deserve.

If you want to go a step further and help out candidates on the ground, we’re including links to their socials and campaign websites so you can reach out to them! We’re going to need every single person on board if we want to win this race, so reach out if you have the capacity!

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