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Alaska Court Rules on Voter Fraud Case | Anchorage News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Alaska’s top court just handed a major win to Tupe Smith, a Whittier resident and American Samoan who was wrongfully indicted for illegal voting — a case that exposes deep flaws in how prosecutors handled the charges. The appeals court ruled prosecutors misled grand jurors by mischaracterizing the law, saying if they’d known the truth, they likely wouldn’t have indicted her. This isn’t just about one person: it’s a landmark decision setting a high bar for future voter fraud prosecutions in Alaska, especially around the critical legal distinction between “intentionally” and “knowingly.” Smith, who was elected to her school board despite being ineligible to vote under state law, says she’s vindicated but fears this is just the beginning of a broader pattern targeting her community. The state is now reviewing the ruling and may appeal — all while highlighting a troubling loophole: people born in American Samoa are U.S. nationals, not citizens, making them legally barred from voting in Alaska — even if they’ve been doing so for years. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/830b7aae2a1639d9