January 30, 2020 •
Judge Places Recall Dunleavy Signature Gathering on Hold

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy
A superior court judge has delayed signature gathering for a campaign seeking to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. Judge Eric Aarseth issued a stay halting Recall Dunleavy from advancing its efforts, pending a decision from the Alaska Supreme Court. […]
A superior court judge has delayed signature gathering for a campaign seeking to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office.
Judge Eric Aarseth issued a stay halting Recall Dunleavy from advancing its efforts, pending a decision from the Alaska Supreme Court.
The judge previously overruled a state Division of Elections decision rejecting the recall application.
Last week, there was some confusion over a stay, when the stay was issued and revoked a day later due to an error in the court system.
Although the ruling halts the recall campaign from moving forward with collecting signatures, both parties agreed to an expedited appeal.
January 14, 2020 •
Anchorage Judge Allows Effort to Recall Alaska Governor to Proceed

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth reversed the Division of Election’s rejection of the Recall Dunleavy campaign application. The Division of Elections rejected a bid to advance the recall effort based on an opinion from Attorney General Kevin Clarkson. Clarkson […]
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth reversed the Division of Election’s rejection of the Recall Dunleavy campaign application.
The Division of Elections rejected a bid to advance the recall effort based on an opinion from Attorney General Kevin Clarkson.
Clarkson found the reasons listed for the recall were factually and legally deficient.
The Recall Dunleavy group argued that Clarkson’s analysis was overreaching and the recall effort should be allowed to move to a second signature-gathering phase.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration stated it will appeal the decision to the Alaska Supreme Court.
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