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DOJ ramps up criminal probe into Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’, preps grand jury subpoenas

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Goodin, E. (2026, October 29). DOJ ramps up criminal probe into Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’, preps grand jury subpoenas. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/doj-ramps-up-criminal-probe-into-alaskas-decoy-dan-preps-grand-jury-subpoenas/

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The Justice Department is intensifying its criminal investigation into the Alaska Senate race by issuing numerous grand jury subpoenas this week. This escalation follows a New York Times report detailing alleged voter rights violations involving Democratic campaign officials and possibly including knowledge from Democratic candidate Mary Peltola. Prosecutors are considering charges related to conspiracy to violate voters' rights, as part of an expanded probe ordered by President Trump, who directed the DOJ to file a civil lawsuit aimed at preventing certification if the results include a "decoy" candidate.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 28, 2026, the New York Times reported that Mary Peltola's Democratic campaign in Alaska's U.S. Senate race worked with others to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan onto the ballot, aiming to confuse voters and potentially impact which party controls the chamber. This effort came amid a closely watched race where Democrat Mary Peltola is running against Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan. The revelation led President Trump to demand Alaska change its ballot, while the Justice Department accelerated criminal probes into these allegations. Democrats have been largely silent on denouncing this alleged tactic despite past warnings about threats to democracy.

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The Justice Department has dramatically escalated its investigation into the Alaska Senate race and will issue dozens of new grand jury subpoenas on Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. uncertain

Department → escalate → matter

The escalation comes in the wake of a damning New York Times report about the scheme, which was reported to involve Democratic campaign officials. asserted

which → come → officials

Democratic candidate Mary Peltola was also aware of the efforts, the report said. asserted

report → say → efforts

Prosecutors are exploring whether to bring charges alleging a conspiracy to violate voters’ rights, according to a DOJ official. uncertain

Prosecutors → explore → official

The department, at President Trump’s direction, filed a civil lawsuit last week seeking to stop the state from certifying the results of the election should Sen. Sullivan lose with a “decoy” candidate known as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ballot. asserted

Sullivan → file → ballot

DOJ ramps up criminal probe into Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’, preps grand jury subpoenas

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