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In high-stakes U.S. House lawsuit, Alaska Supreme Court split on the definition of ‘fifth’

Posted 7/28/25

Last year, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled in a 4-1 decision that Eric Hafner, an imprisoned felon in New York state, could remain on Alaska’s U.S. House ballot despite a lawsuit challenging his eligibility. On Friday, the court issued a 22-page opinion explaining that its decision came down to the definition of the word “fifth.” […]

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