Alaska Democrats Challenge Tagle’s Ballot Eligibility | Anchorage News

Alaska Democrats are demanding a judge remove Republican House candidate Jose Tagle from the ballot after his initial financial disclosure form was blank — a move they say violates election rules, citing a prior court ruling. Despite Tagle’s claim it was a “glitch” and his later submission of corrected info, including debts and a judgment, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom certified him — along with fellow candidate Treg Taylor — defying the Public Offices Commission’s recommendation. Democrats argue Dahlstrom overstepped by using a Department of Law analysis that excuses incomplete filings, insisting disclosure rules must be enforced. They’re seeking an urgent court order to either strip Tagle off the ballot or bar him from office if elected, as ballots are set to mail out September 18. The party calls the situation an embarrassment, while noting they’re not currently seeking Taylor’s removal — focusing only on Tagle’s case. The Department of Law has yet to respond.

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