Ed Sniffen

Clyde "Ed" Sniffen Jr. is an American attorney who served as acting Alaska Attorney General from August 25, 2020 to January 30, 2021.[1] Sniffen had assumed office after the resignation of his predecessor, Kevin Clarkson, amid allegations of inappropriate texting with a coworker. Sniffen resigned in January 2021 after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl in 1991 surfaced.[2]

Ed Sniffen
Attorney General of Alaska
In office August 25, 2020 – January 30, 2021
Governor	Mike Dunleavy
Preceded by	Kevin Clarkson
Succeeded by	Treg Taylor
Personal details
Born	Clyde Sniffen Jr.
Education	Willamette University (JD)

Career

Sniffen earned a Juris Doctor from the Willamette University College of Law. After graduating from law school, he worked as a private attorney. He joined the office of the Alaska Attorney General in 2000, specializing in antitrust and consumer protection litigation. Prior to serving as acting Attorney General, Sniffen served as assistant attorney general, deputy attorney general, and chief of staff to his predecessor, Kevin Clarkson.[3][4]

Sniffen, who had previously served as deputy Attorney General, succeeded Kevin Clarkson, who resigned from office after allegations of inappropriate texting with a coworker.

Attorney General of Alaska

Sniffen served in an acting capacity while the governor searched for a permanent replacement.[5][6][7][8] Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy designated Sniffen as his permanent nominee for Attorney General on January 18, 2021, subject to confirmation by the legislature. However on January 30, Sniffen withdrew his nomination due to allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a 17 year old girl in 1991.[9]

References

1. "Alaska Attorney General Quits After Texts With Woman Surface". The New York Times. Associated Press. 2020-08-25. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
2. Hopkins, Kyle. "Sexual Misconduct Allegations Prompt Another Alaska Attorney General to Resign". ProPublica. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
3. NW Common Ground Conference 2014 faculty profiles
4. Downing, Suzanne (2018-12-05). "Layoffs? About the same as last administration". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
5. Kitchenman, rew; Media, Alaska Public; Juneau, KTOO- (2020-08-25). "Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigns". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
6. "Alaska AG Kevin Clarkson resigns over text message scandal". www.ktva.com. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
7. Thiessen, Mark; Press, Associated (2020-08-25). "Alaska attorney general quits after texts with woman surface". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
8. Thiessen, Mark. "Alaska attorney general quits after texts with woman surface". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
9. Hopkins, Kyle (January 30, 2021). "Sexual misconduct allegations prompt another Alaska attorney general to resign". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved January 31, 2021.