A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state’s US House seat
Summary
Eric Hafner, who is serving a federal prison sentence in New York, advanced from the primary election for Alaska’s single U.S. House seat. Hafner, a registered Democrat with no clear ties to Alaska, is set to appear on the general election ballot, likely facing legal challenges due to residency requirements.Key Facts
- Eric Hafner is currently in federal prison in New York and is scheduled for release in 2036.
- Hafner pleaded guilty in 2022 to making threats against police officers, judges, and others.
- He ran in the 2024 race for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat and again in 2026, advancing in the primary.
- Alaska’s top four primary candidates, regardless of party, move on to the general election.
- Hafner listed a mailing address and phone number in South Dakota and New York, not Alaska.
- The U.S. Constitution requires House candidates to live in the state they want to represent when elected.
- Other leading candidates include incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill.
- Democrat Matt Schultz, who placed third, withdrew from the general election, making Hafner’s advancement possible.
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