August 26, 2026

Eric Hafner Advances to General Election for Alaska US House Seat Amid Legal Challenges

Eric Hafner, serving a federal sentence in New York, advanced to the general election for Alaska's US House seat, securing 5,757 votes in the primary.
His candidacy faces legal challenges regarding residency requirements, as he has no apparent ties to Alaska and listed a South Dakota address.
Hafner is set to be released in 2036 after pleading guilty to making threats against law enforcement and others, and his primary success is likely to prompt further legal scrutiny.

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