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Alaska Libertarian Candidate Open to Caucusing with Republicans if Elected

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Scott Kohlhaas, the State Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Alaska and one of three Libertarian candidates for the Alaska State House is making waves in his bid for State Representative District 20, which covers northeast Anchorage. Kohlhaas faces a two-way race against long-serving Democrat Max Gruenberg, with no Republican candidate on the ballot, giving him a strong chance to win. In 2008, he garnered 20% of the vote in a similar situation, and this year he’s running a much more robust campaign.

Unlike in 2008, when he campaigned minimally, Kohlhaas is now running a full-time, comprehensive campaign. He’s engaging in precinct walking, putting up signs, sending out mailers, and utilizing paid advertising to bolster his chances. His efforts have been well-received, and after discussions with local Republicans, Kohlhaas has expressed willingness to consider caucusing with the GOP if elected.

There is historical precedent for such a move. In 1984, Libertarian Andre Marrou was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives and later caucused with Republicans. Marrou, who later became Ron Paul’s running mate in the 1988 Libertarian presidential campaign, regularly voted with Republicans on procedural matters. Ron Paul, a lifetime member of the Libertarian Party, has similarly caucused with the GOP since his election to Congress in 1996.

If Kohlhaas wins, the Republican majority in the Alaska House would increase from 21 Republicans (plus one vacant safe GOP seat) to 23 members, compared to 17 Democrats. This shift would strengthen the Republican caucus and increase its influence.

However, Kohlhaas needs financial backing to make his campaign competitive. Alaska’s campaign finance laws restrict candidates to raising only $3,000 from out-of-state donors, so there is an urgency to raise funds for district mailings and other campaign expenses. Supporters are encouraged to contribute to his campaign to help make this opportunity a reality.

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