Trial began Friday in a consolidated case that challenges Alaska’s newly redrawn political boundaries.
After a discussion of procedural matters, the trial began with questioning of witnesses related to a case challenging the board’s decision to split conservative Eagle River into two Senate districts.
Attorneys for the residents, in court documents, said there was “overwhelming” public testimony in opposition to splitting up Eagle River. They also said the Senate pairings ignore demographic, economic and geographic differences between the communities.
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