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Monday's ruling means a case remains on schedule for arguments later this month that could decide Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman’s future as a candidate and a legislator. (via AlaskaBeacon)

Gail Fenumiai, director of the Alaska Division of Elections, speaks to reporters on March 22, 2022. At background is Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer.

It means the case remains on schedule for arguments later this month that could decide Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman’s future as a candidate and a legislator. by Judge Jack McKenna denied an attempt by the division to dismiss itself from a lawsuit challenging Eastman’s eligibility for office.

That clause says in part that anyone who belongs to or supports an organization that advocates the “overthrow by force or violence” of the U.S. government shall not be eligible for public office.

 

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AlaskaBeacon GREAT reporting AK_OK - why not report the law firm, Northern Justice Project, is the same one that sued Michicce, Rienbold and McCabe. And that their 'clients' don't have the money to engage them? A real reporter would be following the money. Who is paying for this frivolity?

AlaskaBeacon There should be consequences for politicians who join a group that is involved in a seditious conspiracy to overthrow the government.

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