Here’s the relevant statutory language for counting write-ins in Alaska (AK 15.15.360):
(10) In order to vote for a write-in candidate, the voter must write in the candidate’s name in the space provided and fill in the oval opposite the candidate’s name in accordance with (1) of this subsection.
(11) A vote for a write-in candidate, other than a write-in vote for governor and lieutenant governor, shall be counted if the oval is filled in for that candidate and if the name, as it appears on the write-in declaration of candidacy, of the candidate or the last name of the candidate is written in the space provided....
(b) The rules set out in this section are mandatory and there are no exceptions to them. A ballot may not be counted unless marked in compliance with these rules.
I think that pretty much covers the spelling variation issue. I don't see any wiggle room for subjective analysis of voter "intent" in that statute.
Every misspelled write-in vote needs to be tossed.