Alaska AG Treg Taylor Disqualified from Gubernatorial Race Over Finance Violations

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Former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor’s name will not be on the November general election ballot after Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom declined to certify his nomination due to campaign finance violations. The Alaska Public Offices Commission determined that Taylor had violated financial disclosure requirements by failing to provide the full names of tenants at his apartment building, and despite his objections, his running mate, Candi English, was allowed to take his place. This move is part of a larger scramble among candidates in the gubernatorial race, with former candidate Tom Begich withdrawing to support fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, while Republicans have declined to consolidate support behind top vote-getter Bernadette Wilson.

Alaska General Election Ballot Excludes Former Attorney General Treg Taylor

Former Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor has been denied a spot on the November general election ballot. Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom declined to certify his nomination on the advice of the state’s campaign finance regulator, the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The commission, in a 4-1 vote, found that Taylor had violated financial disclosure requirements by not providing the full names of tenants at his Anchorage apartment building.

Taylor Expresses Discontent with Decision

Taylor reacted to the decision by criticizing the campaign finance regulator’s recommendation and accusing Dahlstrom of bias for not recusing herself. Taylor’s running mate, Candi English, will take his place, with Jodi Taylor, Treg’s wife, becoming her new running mate. “We are here to make sure that California megadonors don’t control the future of Alaska,” English stated.

Impact on the Governor’s Race

The decision has added to the chaos in the governor’s race as candidates vie for voter support. Democratic former state Sen. Tom Begich withdrew from the race, putting Taylor in position to advance. However, Republicans remain divided, with Republican former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson remaining in despite calls to drop out.

Changes in U.S. Senate Race

In the U.S. Senate race, Democrat David Leslie has withdrawn his challenge against Sen. Dan Sullivan, potentially allowing Republican Gerald Heikes to advance to the general election. The race is attracting attention from outside groups hoping to influence the outcome. Approximately 167,000 Alaskans voted in the primary, representing about 27% of the state’s registered voters.

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