Midterm races in Alaska, South Carolina heat up as Trump steps in

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Alaska’s election authorities are looking into allegations involving Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign due to confusion with a similar-named individual associated with the Republican incumbent. In South Carolina, President Trump is actively supporting Darline Graham in her bid for office. CBS News correspondents Ed O'Keefe and Weijia Jiang provide further details on these developments.

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As of 2026-10-29, Alaska is investigating the campaign of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola over a candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. Meanwhile, President Trump is campaigning for Darline Graham in South Carolina, intensifying efforts ahead of midterm elections. CBS News reports these developments as part of growing political tensions surrounding upcoming races.

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