Man in prison in New York advances in primary for Alaska’s US House seat

Texas state House candidate Jorge Borrego has apologized for past online posts that featured "crude and immature jokes". He stated that the posts, which he had previously laughed off, did not represent his current sentiments and feelings. According to Borrego, the posts originated from his childhood environment.

In a separate development, Eric Hafner, a Democrat serving time in a federal prison in New York, has advanced to the general election for Alaska's lone US House seat. Hafner, who is set to be released in 2036, previously ran for the seat in 2024 and secured a spot on the general election ballot.

Hafner's candidacy may face another legal challenge due to the US constitutional requirement that candidates must live in the state they represent at the time of the election. According to his filing, Hafner listed a mailing address in South Dakota and a phone number in New York, with no apparent ties to Alaska.

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