The executive director of the Alaska Democratic Party faces charges including driving under the influence and refusing a chemical test after a weekend traffic stop near Soldotna.<\/p>\n
Lindsay Kavanaugh of Anchorage was stopped for “moving violations” south of Soldotna early Saturday and found to be “impaired by alcoholic beverages,” Alaska State Troopers said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The statement said Kavanaugh refused a breath test following her arrest. While at a troopers post, the statement said she unplugged troopers’ equipment. The statement did not specify what the equipment was. Kavanaugh also faces a charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief.<\/p>\n
The charges, listed on an online court records system, are misdemeanors.<\/p>\n
A message seeking comment was left for an attorney for Kavanaugh.<\/p>\n
Alaska Democratic Party Chair Mike Wenstrup, in a statement, said he was “disappointed that my friend and colleague may have exercised poor judgment while on personal leave and jeopardized the safety of herself and others.”<\/p>\n
Wenstrup said Kavanaugh’s performance as executive director “to date has been exemplary. I remain confident in her ability to perform her responsibilities as she continues to move the Alaska Democratic Party forward.”<\/p>\n
Kavanaugh has been in the role for nearly three years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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