Ten Republicans have filed a formal complaint against Steve Johnson, Chair for the Alaska Republican Party District 25. Steve Johnson is the husband of the current Alaska House Minority Leader, Representative Delena Johnson.
The complaint lists six reasons why the signatories have filed the complaints: 1) false statement regarding knowledge of precinct leaders, 2) refusal to hear a motion to reconsider mishandled endorsements, 3) refusal to properly follow Roberts Rules of Order, 4) refusal to seat present precinct leaders who requested seating, 5) conflict of interest and obstruction of endorsement process, 6) pattern of gatekeeping and exclusionary conduct.
Signatories sent the complaint letter to ARP Chairwoman Carmela Warfield, asking for an “immediate independent investigation into the conduct” of District Chair Johnson and the “temporary suspension of chair duties pending completion of the investigation.” If the investigation substantiates the allegations, the signatories ask that Johnson be removed from his position as Chair and other remedial measures taken.
Must Read Alaska reached out to the principal signatory, Joshua Hanson, to inquire whether a response has been provided by Chair Warfield and whether that response could be shared with the public. Hanson replied that Warfield responded but requested that the information not be shared with third parties.
“At this point I think it is safe to say we are hopeful that the next steps are in motion and will be announced in the near future,” stated Hanson.
Read the full formal complaint below:
