The Alaska Republican Party convention will be conducted electronically on April 2-3, instead on in person in Juneau, said Party Chairman Glenn Clary today. :
“In light of recent announcements from Governor Mike Dunleavy, Dr. Anne Zink, and changing CDC advice about the COVID19 virus, the Alaska Republican Party State Central Committee meeting will convene electronically as scheduled on April 2,” Clary said. The Central Committee meeting is made up of the top district officers and elected leaders from across the 40 legislative districts.
Beginning on April 3, the State Convention itself will also convene electronically. The order of business will be:
- Completion of registration of delegates and alternates
- Seating of delegates and alternates
- Election of national delegates and alternates
- Election of state Party officers
- Election of state presidential electors
“These actions will keep the ARP in compliance with RNC rules regarding our national convention delegates and alternate delegates. It will also provide the ARP continued representation on the RNC,” Clary said.
After that business is conducted, the state convention will recess to a future date in Juneau.
“This decision has been taken in close consultation with ARP Rules Chair, Lisa Santerre, RNC counsel and State Convention Organizing Chair Paulette Simpson,” Clary said.
The convention organizers are working with hoteliers, caterers and vendors in Juneau to minimize any economic impact of postponement.
