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.
An early voting station is set up in the atrium of the State Office Building in Juneau, Alaska on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, the first day of early voting for the 2024 Alaska primary election.
The party’s executive director, Lindsay Kavanaugh, said the party will appeal the decision to the Alaska Supreme Court., attorneys representing the party had suggested voters might erroneously pick Hafner instead of the party’s preferred candidate, incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska. Most concerning to the court is the harm to the public and the integrity of the election, which would be truly irreparable.”
Wheeles furthermore concluded that Hafner is a legal candidate, even if he would be unable to take office.
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