Man in Prison in New York Advances in Primary for Alaska's US House Seat
Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballot
TL;DR
- Eric Hafner, a federal prisoner in New York, has advanced in the primary for Alaska's US House seat.
- Hafner, a Democrat, pleaded guilty in 2022 to charges of making threats and is serving time until 2036.
- His candidacy is likely to face legal challenges based on US constitutional residency requirements for elected officials.
- Hafner listed a South Dakota address and a New York phone number, with no apparent ties to Alaska.
- Alaska's election system allows the top four primary finishers to advance to the general election, irrespective of party.
- Hafner's advancement was partly due to another candidate, Matt Schultz, withdrawing from the general election.