Trump Demands Ballot Changes Over Decoy Dan Scheme
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Peltola’s campaign has denied involvement with the other Dan Sullivan, but the Times reports that her officials together with the party’s campaign arm, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), worked to find other people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska, and encourage them to run.
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The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state of Alaska seeking to block certification of the election results if the incumbent senator loses and votes cast for the other Sullivan could have changed the outcome.
Elisa Rios, Peltola’s former campaign manager who was fired in August, told the Times that while Peltola was not directly involved in orchestrating the project, she was "definitely aware."
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President Trump called for changes to Alaska's U.S. Senate ballot after The New York Times reported that Democrats had secretly recruited individuals named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and potentially take votes from the incumbent Republican senator, also named Dan Sullivan. Trump accused Democrats of illegal activity in trying to recruit these candidates. The article focuses on Trump’s reaction and includes a…
Trump says Peltola and other Dan Sullivan should be thrown off the ballot after NYT report →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this storySen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, accused his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola of attempting to confuse voters by recruiting someone with a similar name to run against him in the U.S. Senate race. According to The New York Times, Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee secretly worked for over a year on this alleged scheme. Sullivan characterized it as a "scandal at the highest order" during…
Sen Dan Sullivan brands Peltola’s alleged ballot scheme a ‘scandal at the highest order’ →3 articles from Fox News on this storyPresident Trump demanded that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola drop out of her race against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and face criminal prosecution, alleging voter fraud in an effort by Peltola’s allies to recruit another Daniel J. Sullivan into the race. This occurred after revelations that Peltola was aware of the recruitment efforts despite earlier denials. Trump argued that those involved…
Trump calls for Alaska Dem candidate Mary Peltola to drop out, face prosecution days before midterm election →2 articles from New York Post on this storyThe New York Times reports that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign in Alaska deliberately recruited an unknown person named Dan J. Sullivan to run for Senate, creating confusion with incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The aim was to split votes among Republicans to increase Peltola's chances of winning the election. Political strategist Jerid Kurtz and others worked closely with Peltola’s team…
To Confuse Voters, Mary Peltola's Campaign Recruited a Second Dan Sullivan →The New York Times reports that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign worked to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska's Senate race against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This new Dan Sullivan is a retiree with no political experience. Republicans claim this recruitment effort aims to split support among the incumbent's base, while Peltola and her team deny involvement. The article details…
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race →President Donald Trump has called for Alaska to change its ballot after reports surfaced that Democrats attempted to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the Democratic effort as fraudulent and demanded legal action against Mary Peltola, another candidate in the race. The New York Times reported that staff members from…
Trump demands Alaska ballot change after report on Dems recruiting Dan Sullivan to campaign →Show 4 more outlets
Mary Peltola's Senate campaign is facing criticism after a New York Times report claimed her team helped recruit Dan J. Sullivan, another Republican candidate, to confuse voters and potentially draw votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, thereby benefiting Peltola. The report cites 12 sources, text messages, and documents but has been denied by Alaskans for Mary, Peltola's campaign committee, which says it had…
Peltola campaign under fire after report it recruited 2nd Dan Sullivan in Senate race →Democrats attempted to have another candidate named Dan Sullivan run against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming Alaska Senate election. This effort included involvement from Mary Peltola’s Democratic campaign, which she is running for the seat currently held by incumbent Dan Sullivan. CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe provides additional details on this strategy.
Democrats pushed to get second Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot with Peltola's help, NYT reports →On October 28, President Donald Trump called for Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola to be banned from the state's Senate race and possibly prosecuted, alleging that her team recruited other candidates to dilute support for Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. Though Peltola’s campaign denied involvement in what was dubbed the "ballot composition project," Trump's allegations stem from a New York Times report detailing…
Trump calls for Mary Peltola to be banned from Alaska senate race →In Alaska’s closely contested US Senate race, a second candidate named Dan Sullivan is running alongside incumbent Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The New York Times revealed that Democrats orchestrated this "Decoy Dan" strategy to confuse voters and potentially draw votes away from the Republican incumbent. This report has intensified calls from President Trump for legal…
‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska →Analysis
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Mary Peltola ‘definitely aware’ Dems searched for another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters in Alaska race: bombshell report
Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'
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- 28 Oct
Peltola’s campaign has denied involvement with the other Dan Sullivan, but the Times reports that her officials together with the party’s campaign arm, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), worked to find other people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska, and encourage them to run.
- 29 Oct
The Justice Department is moving to delay certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election results since two individuals by the name of Dan Sullivan appear alongside each other on the ballot.
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29 Oct ‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in AlaskaIn Alaska’s closely contested US Senate race, a second candidate named Dan Sullivan is running alongside incumbent Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The New York Times revealed that Democrats orchestrated this "Decoy Dan" strategy to confuse voters and potentially draw votes away from the Republican incumbent. This report has intensified calls from President Trump for legal…Sydney Morning Herald
29 Oct Sen Dan Sullivan brands Peltola’s alleged ballot scheme a ‘scandal at the highest order’Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, accused his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola of attempting to confuse voters by recruiting someone with a similar name to run against him in the U.S. Senate race. According to The New York Times, Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee secretly worked for over a year on this alleged scheme. Sullivan characterized it as a "scandal at the highest order" during…Fox News
29 Oct Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod appeared on MS NOW to discuss a New York Times report alleging that Democratic operatives attempted to influence Alaska's Senate race by recruiting a man named Dan Sullivan as a spoiler candidate against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. Elrod downplayed the scandal, comparing it to Republican support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential bid and asserting that such tactics…Fox News29 Oct Trump calls for Mary Peltola to be banned from Alaska senate raceOn October 28, President Donald Trump called for Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola to be banned from the state's Senate race and possibly prosecuted, alleging that her team recruited other candidates to dilute support for Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. Though Peltola’s campaign denied involvement in what was dubbed the "ballot composition project," Trump's allegations stem from a New York Times report detailing…The Straits Times
29 Oct Democrats pushed to get second Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot with Peltola's help, NYT reportsDemocrats attempted to have another candidate named Dan Sullivan run against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming Alaska Senate election. This effort included involvement from Mary Peltola’s Democratic campaign, which she is running for the seat currently held by incumbent Dan Sullivan. CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe provides additional details on this strategy.CBS News
28 Oct Trump calls for Alaska Dem candidate Mary Peltola to drop out, face prosecution days before midterm electionPresident Trump demanded that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola drop out of her race against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and face criminal prosecution, alleging voter fraud in an effort by Peltola’s allies to recruit another Daniel J. Sullivan into the race. This occurred after revelations that Peltola was aware of the recruitment efforts despite earlier denials. Trump argued that those involved…New York Post
28 Oct Peltola campaign under fire after report it recruited 2nd Dan Sullivan in Senate raceMary Peltola's Senate campaign is facing criticism after a New York Times report claimed her team helped recruit Dan J. Sullivan, another Republican candidate, to confuse voters and potentially draw votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, thereby benefiting Peltola. The report cites 12 sources, text messages, and documents but has been denied by Alaskans for Mary, Peltola's campaign committee, which says it had…ABC News (US)
28 Oct Mary Peltola ‘definitely aware’ Dems searched for another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters in Alaska race: bombshell reportElisa Rios, former campaign manager for Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola, claims that Peltola’s team sought to recruit another person named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and draw votes away from incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. According to Rios, who is now suing Peltola’s campaign over her firing, Mary Peltola was aware of this strategy but not directly involved in the recruitment process. The New York Times…New York Post
28 Oct Trump demands Alaska ballot change after report on Dems recruiting Dan Sullivan to campaignPresident Donald Trump has called for Alaska to change its ballot after reports surfaced that Democrats attempted to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the Democratic effort as fraudulent and demanded legal action against Mary Peltola, another candidate in the race. The New York Times reported that staff members from…The Independent
28 Oct Trump says Peltola and other Dan Sullivan should be thrown off the ballot after NYT reportPresident Trump called for changes to Alaska's U.S. Senate ballot after The New York Times reported that Democrats had secretly recruited individuals named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and potentially take votes from the incumbent Republican senator, also named Dan Sullivan. Trump accused Democrats of illegal activity in trying to recruit these candidates. The article focuses on Trump’s reaction and includes a…Washington Examiner
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28 Oct Democrats caught in Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ lieThe New York Times reports that independent Alaska Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares his name with incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, is actually backed by Democrats. The purpose appears to be undermining Sen. Sullivan's re-election to benefit Democratic candidate Mary Peltola. This strategy aims to help Peltola win the seat despite potentially receiving fewer votes than Sullivan.Washington Examiner
28 Oct Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate raceThe New York Times reports that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign worked to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska's Senate race against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This new Dan Sullivan is a retiree with no political experience. Republicans claim this recruitment effort aims to split support among the incumbent's base, while Peltola and her team deny involvement. The article details…The Guardian
28 Oct To Confuse Voters, Mary Peltola's Campaign Recruited a Second Dan SullivanThe New York Times reports that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign in Alaska deliberately recruited an unknown person named Dan J. Sullivan to run for Senate, creating confusion with incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The aim was to split votes among Republicans to increase Peltola's chances of winning the election. Political strategist Jerid Kurtz and others worked closely with Peltola’s team…Reason
28 Oct Mary Peltola's campaign, Dems backed covert scheme to field spoiler candidates in Alaska Senate race: reportAn investigation by The New York Times reveals that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign participated in a covert effort called the "ballot composition project" aimed at splitting votes from Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This involved recruiting other candidates named Dan Sullivan and using operatives to persuade conservative and independent voters to run or drop out of the race. The plan…Fox News
28 Oct Mary Peltola and ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan face collusion accusations as DOJ investigates Alaska Senate campaignThe New York Times reports that Mary Peltola’s campaign and officials from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee were involved in recruiting a candidate named Dan J. Sullivan to run against Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, as part of an alleged strategy to confuse voters and potentially harm Sullivan's re-election chances. This activity is under investigation by the DOJ, adding weight to Republican claims…Washington Examiner
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