Alaska agency pulls political campaign signs, sparks outrage

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Department of Transportation seized several political campaign signs last week in Anchorage, sparking protests and outrage from candidates and campaign officials.

The signs were illegally placed along state roads and causing safety hazards for drivers, transportation officials said.

But state inventory indicates no signs for Gov. Bill Walker were seized in the sweep, leaving some political figures questioning the timing, the Anchorage Daily News reported .

Walker is up for re-election this fall, and the Alaska primary election will be held Aug. 21.

The Walker campaign said it received no advance notice or special treatment but spotted orange tags on the signs and reacted quickly to move them.