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Alaska Judges Face Rare Retention Rejection | Anchorage News
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- Sep 4, 2026
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Summary
Alaska’s judicial watchdog is throwing a wrench in the election gears—this time, recommending voters reject two Kenai judges for the first time in 12 years. Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson’s temperamental clashes with staff and unresponsive coaching are cited as major red flags, while District Court Judge Martin Fallon faces serious scrutiny for letting cases drag on for months—including one he falsely claimed was resolved—despite a prior reprimand from the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Juneau’s Judge Marianna Carpeneti gets a surprising pass despite some staff concerns, highlighting how rare these vetting decisions have become. 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/0af7b3e30ae8c1a8