Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat
Summary
Eric Hafner, who is in federal prison in New York, advanced from the primary election for Alaska’s single U.S. House seat. Hafner pleaded guilty to making threats and is scheduled for release in 2036; his advancement is likely to face legal challenges because he does not live in Alaska.Key Facts
- Eric Hafner is a registered Democrat currently serving time in a federal prison in New York.
- Hafner pleaded guilty in 2022 to making threats against police officers, judges, and others.
- He is expected to be released from prison in 2036.
- Alaska’s election system allows the top four primary candidates to move on to the general election, regardless of party.
- Hafner received 5,757 votes after 93% of ballots were counted.
- The third-place candidate, Democrat Matt Schultz, withdrew and could not advance, enabling Hafner to move forward.
- Hafner listed a South Dakota mailing address and a New York phone number belonging to his mother, with no clear ties to Alaska.
- U.S. law requires candidates to live in the state they seek to represent, which will likely lead to legal challenges against Hafner’s candidacy.
- Other leading candidates include the Republican incumbent Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill.
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