Topeka –Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has taken his fight for voter photo ID to Alaska.

In the process, Kobach, a Republican who has become a national figure on immigration restrictions and voter ID, has thrust himself into a state legislative battle and a U.S. Senate race there.

Here’s a link to a story about Kobach’s efforts inlink text Alaska that starts with a question: “Why has Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach taken such an active interest in Alaska’s elections?