The filing seeks an order requiring the board to keep both House districts in Eagle River together.
“We believe the board complied with the remand court order and will be filing a response to the East Anchorage motion soon,” he said.
The deadline for candidates to file to run in this year’s legislative races is June 1, and some candidates have been waiting for a final legislative map before filing. If Matthews approve the map, it could end the redistricting process. However, if he rejects it, he could order the board to redraw the map or enable the court system to draw a final map.
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