A convicted federal inmate in New York has advanced to the general election ballot for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat after winning the Democratic primary. The candidate, currently incarcerated, previously appeared on the 2024 ballot despite opposition from the state party, which had contested his eligibility. His release is scheduled for 2036, raising questions about his political future amid ongoing legal status. The case highlights unusual circumstances in a closely watched race.
Democrat Eric Hafner, to be released in 2036, also ran for seat in 2024, securing spot on that general election ballotA man who is serving time in a federal prison in New York advanced on Wednesday from the primary for Alaska’s lone US House seat.Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat, also ran for the seat in 2024 and secured a spot on the general election ballot that November despite a challenge brought by the Alaska Democratic party. Continue reading...
