Alaska House Race Gets $20K Boost | Anchorage News

A last-minute $20,000 donation from Anthony Marnell III, CEO of a company tied to a controversial tribal casino near Anchorage, has catapulted Alaska House candidate Ruby Jones into the lead in her tight primary race. The casino, owned by the Native Village of Eklutna and the first of its kind outside Southeast Alaska, is at the heart of a legal battle over tribal jurisdiction. Jones calls the gift a sign of support for listening to tribal concerns, while incumbent Jamie Allard accuses her of being beholden to gambling interests. Jones defends her past donations and party affiliations as personal and confusing during a chaotic period. With this cash infusion, Jones now outpaces both opponents in fundraising — and could reshape the race before voters head to the polls.

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