The Alaska Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday morning in a lawsuit seeking to remove Eric Hafner, an imprisoned, out-of-state Democrat, from the state’s November election ballot.
Alaska Elections
Anchorage judge rules that imprisoned Democrat will remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot
The decision, which will be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, hinged on the idea that Eric Hafner, while unqualified to take office, is qualified to run.
Arguments are Monday in lawsuit that could upend Alaska’s U.S. House ballot
The Alaska Democratic Party is challenging the candidacy of Democrat Eric Hafner, who is imprisoned in New York state and isn’t a resident of Alaska.
Alaska Democrats ask judge to remove imprisoned out-of-state U.S. House candidate from November ballot
Eric Hafner is serving a 20-year sentence in a New York federal prison. Alaska Democrats argue that should disqualify him from the ballot.
A meeting at an Eagle River brewery helped put a convicted felon on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot
Republican Matt Salisbury quits House race, allowing jailed Democrat Eric Hafner to advance.
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll.