Carpenter v. Hammond

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Justice.

This appeal involves a challenge to the 1981 Alaska legislative reapportionment plan promulgated by Governor Jay S. Hammond on July 24,1981. Following a trial on this matter, the superior court entered a dismissal with prejudice in favor of the Governor and against Marilyn Carpenter, on all claims, except as to the adjustment of the boundary lines for Districts 25 and 26. On appeal, Carpenter raises two challenges to the superior court’s decision. First, she argues that the methods used in identifying and excluding certain members of the military and dependents from…