# Alaska Democrats Challenge Tagle's Ballot Eligibility | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-11T23:46:17+00:00
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Alaska Democrats are suing to remove Republican candidate Jose Tagle from the November ballot after Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom reversed her earlier decision not to certify him — despite the Alaska Public Offices Commission recommending disqualification for failing to file timely campaign finance reports. The party argues Tagle’s reinstatement violates a prior court ruling that bars candidates who ignore financial disclosure rules from running or winning. While Dahlstrom cited concerns about inconsistent enforcement across candidates, Democrats accuse her of yielding to political pressure. Tagle later updated his report, but Democrats insist on uniform enforcement to preserve voter trust — and are demanding either Tagle’s removal from the ballot or barring him from office if elected. This legal showdown exposes deep tensions over election integrity and campaign finance compliance in Alaska. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b86d44b3c6176955

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