Court Affirms Recall Bid Against GOP Alaska Governor

The Juneau Empire reports:

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed an Anchorage Superior Court decision, ruling that the Recall Dunleavy campaign’s application satisfied the legal requirements to be sent to voters, prompting a strong rebuke from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

The recall campaign’s application alleged four complaints against Dunleavy, all of which were found “legally sufficient,” by the court.

The Recall Dunleavy Committee has specifically cited allegations that the governor violated the state Constitution by using his budget veto to punish judges for abortion-rights rulings, and that he used government funds for political purposes.

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Following the order, Dunleavy is now calling on the #akleg to change recall laws to make it more difficult to recall elected officials and also calls for further politicization of the courts through changes to the Alaska Judicial Council. https://t.co/242c5wGJ9Q pic.twitter.com/8hzmlq6ZLP

— Matt Acuña Buxton (@mattbuxton) July 16, 2021

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed an Anchorage Superior Court decision, ruling that the Recall Dunleavy campaign’s application satisfied the legal requirements to be sent to voters, prompting a strong rebuke from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. #akleg #akgovhttps://t.co/YG6LHAwZBF pic.twitter.com/7KTlcCCBWL

— Juneau Empire (@JuneauEmpire) July 17, 2021