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Alaska Senate Race Controversy

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At Trump’s request, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to preemptively block the certification of Senate election results in Alaska if Senator Sullivan loses by a close margin, citing the risk of “voter confusion” with two individuals on the ballot having similar names.

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Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign was behind an effort to recruit a challenger with almost the exact same name as the Republican US senator Dan Sullivan, both of whom will appear on the ballot in next week’s midterm elections, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.

11 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from The Guardian

Sullivan is one of the candidates on the ballot in Alaska's ranked-choice U.S. Senate voting contest, there is another candidate on the same ballot named Daniel J.

9 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Fox News

The Republican governor of Alaska has ordered an investigation into an alleged "scheme" designed "to manipulate Alaska's elections".

5 of 18 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from BBC

Following the report, President Donald Trump called for Peltola and the challenger Sullivan to be “removed from the ballot and prosecuted.”

8 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from NBC News

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CBS News30 Oct

Mary Peltola, a Democratic candidate for Alaska's Senate seat, addressed supporters on Thursday regarding allegations that her campaign helped recruit another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan to cause voter confusion. The New York Times reported this after the Justice Department began investigating if Sen. Dan Sullivan lost votes due to "voter confusion." At a rally in Juneau, Peltola denied any involvement with…

Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan →15 articles from CBS News on this story
Washington Examiner30 Oct

The Justice Department has escalated its legal battle in Alaska, filing a lawsuit over the recent Senate election that seeks to block certification if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses and votes for "Dan J. Sullivan" could have altered the outcome. The DOJ accuses Mary Peltola’s campaign and national Democrats of misleading the court regarding an operation aimed at confusing voters, now demanding records about…

DOJ escalates Alaska legal battle as it pursues discovery in Peltola spoiler operation →12 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
Fox News30 Oct

Sen. Dan Sullivan, Republican incumbent from Alaska, accused Democratic challenger Mary Peltola of being involved in an alleged scheme to confuse voters by recruiting another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., referred to as “Decoy Dan,” to run against him. In response, during a speech in Juneau on Thursday, Peltola claimed she knew nothing about the supposed scheme and expressed her commitment to winning…

Peltola insists 'I knew nothing' about alleged 'Decoy Dan' scheme as Sullivan alleges she is 'still lying' →10 articles from Fox News on this story
The Guardian30 Oct

The U.S. justice department has issued subpoenas following allegations that Alaska Democratic Representative Mary Peltola's campaign worked with party operatives to add another candidate named Dan Sullivan to the ballot against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, using a tactic called "ballot stacking." President Biden and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit to preemptively block the certification of…

First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan →5 articles from The Guardian on this story
Reason29 Oct

The New York Times reports that Alaska Democrats attempted to confuse voters by introducing a candidate with a name similar to the Republican incumbent, Dan S. Sullivan, named Dan J. Sullivan, in the 2026 Senate election. The article argues that while this tactic is unethical and condemnable, it pales in comparison to other manipulative practices exploiting voter ignorance about policy issues. Legal expert Rick…

Creating Voter Confusion About Candidates' Names is Bad - But Exploiting Voter Ignorance About Policy Issues is a Much Bigger Problem →4 articles from Reason on this story
New York Post30 Oct

A New York Times investigation has uncovered an alleged Democratic effort to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to create confusion in Alaska’s U.S. Senate election, which is set for November. This report emerged after nearly 10% of Alaskan voters had already cast their ballots, potentially affecting around 58,000 early voters. The investigation claims that operatives linked to Democratic Senatorial…

Report on alleged ‘second Dan Sullivan’ effort emerges after nearly 1 in 10 Alaskans voted →4 articles from New York Post on this story
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NBC News29 Oct

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic senatorial candidate Mary Peltola's campaign after reports that her team worked with others to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially dilute votes against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The governor stated the Department of Public Safety would determine if this violated state laws and warrant criminal charges or…

Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola camp after report they recruited second Dan Sullivan →4 articles from NBC News on this story
Daily Mail30 Oct

A Democrat operative named Jerid Kurtz is at the center of allegations in Alaska’s Senate race where incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan faces Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. An investigation by The New York Times revealed that Kurtz allegedly recruited another person named Dan Sullivan to run as a spoiler, aimed at confusing voters and potentially helping Peltola win. Since these claims surfaced, Kurtz has…

Revealed: Democrat operative at the center of Alaska Senate race scandal amid claims he recruited second Dan Sullivan to spoil Republican chances →3 articles from Daily Mail on this story
The Independent30 Oct

Federal prosecutors have intensified a criminal investigation into Alaska's U.S. Senate race by issuing new grand jury subpoenas, amid claims that a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan Jr. was recruited to confuse voters. President Donald Trump has called for the prosecution of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and her campaign, adding political pressure to an already contentious…

Trump's DOJ escalates Alaska Senate probe as president demands Dem candidate Mary Peltola be prosecuted →2 articles from The Independent on this story
ABC News (US)29 Oct

Republican Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Department of Public Safety to investigate claims that efforts were made to recruit Senate race candidates, including one with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, to confuse voters and potentially sway the election results. The investigation follows a New York Times report suggesting an organized effort by Peltola's campaign and Democratic…

Alaska governor orders probe into alleged effort to confuse Senate voters →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
The Straits Times29 Oct

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 →
Sydney Morning Herald29 Oct

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 →
Al Jazeera29 Oct

President Donald Trump has demanded that two candidates be removed from Alaska’s Senate race, alleging a scheme by Democrats to mislead voters and split Republican Senator Dan Sullivan's support. This accusation stems from a New York Times investigation which revealed efforts by people linked to Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit similar-sounding names like the retired teacher Daniel J Sullivan Jr., who…

Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme →
BBC29 Oct

Alaska Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into alleged election manipulation by Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign team, following a New York Times report. The report claims that Peltola's campaign worked with individuals to recruit another man named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming midterm elections. This move is seen as an attempt to…

Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate →
Time29 Oct

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign after reports that her team helped recruit candidates with similar names to draw votes from Republican rival Dan S. Sullivan. The governor's announcement came days before the November 3 election and follows President Trump’s call for Peltola’s prosecution over alleged voter manipulation tactics. Despite…

Alaska Governor Orders Probe Into Peltola Campaign Over Alleged Spoiler Scheme →
CBC29 Oct

The presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s ballot for an upcoming Senate election has sparked controversy over possible dirty tricks in U.S. politics. Right-wing media outlets suspect coordination by Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign to recruit a second candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. While this tactic is not unprecedented, the high-profile nature of the case has…

Dirty tricks or much ado about nothing? Why Alaska, for once, is front and centre in midterms →
NPR29 Oct

A New York Times report alleging that Democratic operatives recruited an additional candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially confuse voters and impact Alaska’s U.S. Senate race has stirred controversy just days before Election Day. Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan is facing off against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman hoping to flip the seat. Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation…

Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate →
The Dispatch30 Oct

Steve Hayes hosts a podcast where he discusses the upcoming 2026 midterm elections with Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and John McCormack. They talk about Democratic efforts to confuse voters in Alaska’s Senate race by using two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The discussion also covers polling data showing a tight race in South Carolina's Senate contest and updates from states like Michigan, Kansas, and Montana. Hayes…

Democrats Play Dirty in Alaska →

Analysis

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Peltola's campaign denied allegations that they were involved in getting Sullivan on the ballot.

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Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is ordering an investigation into an effort to recruit candidates for the state's Senate race, including one with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator, following a New York Times report on the matter.

8 outlets

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."

6 outlets

Deliberately tricking voters into casting their ballots for someone else strikes at the integrity of our elections.

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Trump rips Democrat's 'unfair' Alaska midterms sabotage plot as he heads to South Carolina where race is razor tight: Live updates Daily Mail

Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time' Fox News

New York Times report on Alaska ballot stacking ‘really devastating’: Byron York Washington Examiner

Mary Peltola ‘definitely aware’ Dems searched for another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters in Alaska race: bombshell report New York Post

How it changed

  1. 28 Oct

    "The Alaskans for Mary campaign has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign and did not recruit any candidates into the race," Peltola’s campaign said in a statement to the Times.

    9 outlets · Fox News
  2. 29 Oct

    Alaska’s Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign following a report that her team helped recruit candidates to draw votes from her Republican opponent, including a man with the same name.

    9 outlets · Time
  3. 30 Oct

    Political parties often support extra candidates on ballots to try to pull votes from their rivals.

    2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 69 articles

Where to start What to know about Alaska's Senate race as ballot fight heats up CBS News

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  • 30 Oct Peltola insists 'I knew nothing' about alleged 'Decoy Dan' scheme as Sullivan alleges she is 'still lying'Sen. Dan Sullivan, Republican incumbent from Alaska, accused Democratic challenger Mary Peltola of being involved in an alleged scheme to confuse voters by recruiting another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., referred to as “Decoy Dan,” to run against him. In response, during a speech in Juneau on Thursday, Peltola claimed she knew nothing about the supposed scheme and expressed her commitment to winning…Fox News
  • 30 Oct Alaska Governor Announces Criminal Investigation of Senate Race
    NBC News
  • 30 Oct First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan SullivanThe U.S. justice department has issued subpoenas following allegations that Alaska Democratic Representative Mary Peltola's campaign worked with party operatives to add another candidate named Dan Sullivan to the ballot against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, using a tactic called "ballot stacking." President Biden and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit to preemptively block the certification of…The Guardian
  • 30 Oct Report on alleged ‘second Dan Sullivan’ effort emerges after nearly 1 in 10 Alaskans votedA New York Times investigation has uncovered an alleged Democratic effort to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to create confusion in Alaska’s U.S. Senate election, which is set for November. This report emerged after nearly 10% of Alaskan voters had already cast their ballots, potentially affecting around 58,000 early voters. The investigation claims that operatives linked to Democratic Senatorial…New York Post
  • 30 Oct DOJ escalates Alaska legal battle as it pursues discovery in Peltola spoiler operationThe Justice Department has escalated its legal battle in Alaska, filing a lawsuit over the recent Senate election that seeks to block certification if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses and votes for "Dan J. Sullivan" could have altered the outcome. The DOJ accuses Mary Peltola’s campaign and national Democrats of misleading the court regarding an operation aimed at confusing voters, now demanding records about…Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct Trump's DOJ escalates Alaska Senate probe as president demands Dem candidate Mary Peltola be prosecutedFederal prosecutors have intensified a criminal investigation into Alaska's U.S. Senate race by issuing new grand jury subpoenas, amid claims that a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan Jr. was recruited to confuse voters. President Donald Trump has called for the prosecution of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and her campaign, adding political pressure to an already contentious…The Independent
  • 30 Oct RNC rejects narrative of spoiler candidates 'on both sides,' calls Alaska scheme 'fraudulent'The Republican National Committee criticized the Democratic Party for allegedly recruiting a second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan to Alaska’s Senate ballot, calling it fraudulent behavior that disenfranchises voters. RNC election integrity communications director Ally Triolo told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Republicans are focused on securing fair elections while Democrats engage in tactics aimed at…Fox News
  • 30 Oct Democrats’ ‘Decoy Dan’ should spell the end of ranked choice votingDemocratic operatives in Alaska are accused of recruiting a decoy candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and potentially siphon support from incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) during an election for Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola. The revelation, reported on Wednesday, suggests that party officials manipulated voter rolls and recruited a retired teacher who briefly registered as a Republican…Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct Democrats Play Dirty in AlaskaSteve Hayes hosts a podcast where he discusses the upcoming 2026 midterm elections with Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and John McCormack. They talk about Democratic efforts to confuse voters in Alaska’s Senate race by using two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The discussion also covers polling data showing a tight race in South Carolina's Senate contest and updates from states like Michigan, Kansas, and Montana. Hayes…The Dispatch
  • 30 Oct Revealed: Democrat operative at the center of Alaska Senate race scandal amid claims he recruited second Dan Sullivan to spoil Republican chancesA Democrat operative named Jerid Kurtz is at the center of allegations in Alaska’s Senate race where incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan faces Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. An investigation by The New York Times revealed that Kurtz allegedly recruited another person named Dan Sullivan to run as a spoiler, aimed at confusing voters and potentially helping Peltola win. Since these claims surfaced, Kurtz has…Daily Mail
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  • 30 Oct Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan SullivanMary Peltola, a Democratic candidate for Alaska's Senate seat, addressed supporters on Thursday regarding allegations that her campaign helped recruit another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan to cause voter confusion. The New York Times reported this after the Justice Department began investigating if Sen. Dan Sullivan lost votes due to "voter confusion." At a rally in Juneau, Peltola denied any involvement with…CBS News
  • 30 Oct Is it legal to recruit a candidate with the same name as one's opponent?CBS News legal analyst Jessica Levinson discusses an ongoing investigation in Alaska where Governor Walker ordered a probe into allegations that aimed to divert votes from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The Justice Department also recently issued new subpoenas related to this case.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Criminal investigation into Alaska Democrat’s Senate campaign
    NBC News
  • 30 Oct Details on the controversy upending Alaska's key Senate raceJonah Kaplan reports on a controversy in Alaska's Senate race where the Justice Department has issued subpoenas related to allegations that people linked to Democratic candidate Mary Peltola recruited a third-party candidate with a similar name to the incumbent Republican, aiming to confuse voters and impact the election results. The article focuses specifically on the legal investigation into these claims.CBS News
  • 29 Oct DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probeThe Justice Department has issued new subpoenas in connection with its criminal investigation into efforts to recruit someone named Daniel J. Sullivan as an opponent of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, without charging anyone at this stage. The department also amended a civil lawsuit to include allegations based on a New York Times report suggesting that Democratic officials tried to…CBS News
  • 29 Oct Department of Justice investigating Alaska Senate race just days ahead of midtermsThe Department of Justice is investigating the ongoing Alaska Senate race by issuing subpoenas due to a name similarity dispute between candidates. This development comes just days before the midterms, adding legal uncertainty to the election process in Alaska.CBS News
  • 29 Oct Alaska's all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidateA New York Times report alleging that Democratic operatives recruited an additional candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially confuse voters and impact Alaska’s U.S. Senate race has stirred controversy just days before Election Day. Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan is facing off against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman hoping to flip the seat. Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation…NPR
  • 29 Oct Dem Mary Peltola doesn’t fully deny involvement in ‘Decoy Dan’ scheme to confuse Alaska votersAlaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola did not deny involvement but criticized media coverage of her campaign's alleged role in recruiting another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters supporting incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. According to a New York Times report, Peltola’s team was behind the recruitment effort, though she claims no direct involvement while acknowledging awareness. The Justice Department is…New York Post
  • 29 Oct Creating Voter Confusion About Candidates' Names is Bad - But Exploiting Voter Ignorance About Policy Issues is a Much Bigger ProblemThe New York Times reports that Alaska Democrats attempted to confuse voters by introducing a candidate with a name similar to the Republican incumbent, Dan S. Sullivan, named Dan J. Sullivan, in the 2026 Senate election. The article argues that while this tactic is unethical and condemnable, it pales in comparison to other manipulative practices exploiting voter ignorance about policy issues. Legal expert Rick…Reason
  • 29 Oct National Democrats leave Mary Peltola to fend for herself amid Alaska Senate scandalNational Democrats are not providing much support to Senate candidate Mary Peltola amid an alleged scheme involving confusing voters with a decoy Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan. State officials are investigating potential election law violations, but prominent national figures within the party remain largely silent. Those few who have commented offer conflicting views on whether the accusations are false or…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola's campaign amid candidate recruitment claimsAlaska Governor Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into allegations that Mary Peltola's Senate campaign team was involved in recruiting Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who is named after Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This comes after The New York Times reported on the situation, raising questions about potential election interference or coordination between campaigns. James Brooks of the Alaska Beacon and CBS News…CBS News
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor raises concern of ‘cover-up’ in Mary Peltola ballot scandalAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy expressed concern on Thursday that Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign might be covering up an alleged scheme involving a spoiler candidate who shares a name with incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, a fellow Republican. Dunleavy announced his intention to investigate this matter after speaking with Fox News about the reported plan aimed at confusing voters and diverting…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct What to know about Alaska's Senate race as ballot fight heats upIn Alaska’s Senate race, confusion has arisen due to two candidates named Dan Sullivan appearing on the ballot: incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan and a new entrant, Daniel J. Sullivan. The latter is a retired teacher who came in third place with 2.5% of votes in the primary. Critics, including President Trump and the incumbent senator’s campaign, allege that Daniel J. Sullivan is a “sham candidate” designed to…CBS News
  • 29 Oct Justice department issues subpoenas over ‘second Dan Sullivan’ candidacy in Alaska Senate raceThe US Justice Department issued subpoenas on Thursday regarding allegations that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign worked with party operatives to add another candidate named Dan Sullivan to the ballot in Alaska's Senate race, potentially confusing voters who intended to support Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The investigation follows a report by the New York Times revealing Peltola’s campaign…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct Mary Peltola trashes New York Times report on Dan Sullivan plot, calling it a 'distraction'At a rally on Wednesday, Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola criticized a New York Times report that alleged her campaign was involved in an effort to split votes against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan by recruiting another candidate with the same name. Peltola called the story a "distraction" and accused the Times of trying to boost subscriptions rather than addressing issues relevant to…Fox News
  • 29 Oct DOJ dramatically accelerates Alaska ballot criminal investigation after new Democrat Mary Peltola campaign allegationsThe Justice Department under Trump’s direction has significantly accelerated its investigation into alleged election fraud in Alaska’s Senate race following a report by The New York Times. The DOJ issued 40 new grand jury subpoenas and preservation notices after the article was published, with additional subpoenas expected. The probe centers on Democratic candidate Mary Peltola and involves a decoy candidate using…Daily Mail
  • 29 Oct Report on alleged ‘second Dan Sullivan’ effort emerges after nearly 1 in 10 Alaskans votedThe New York Times reports on an alleged effort by Democratic operatives to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race, intended to create confusion among voters. This occurred after nearly 10% of Alaskan registered voters had already cast their ballots, potentially affecting around 58,000 voters. The report suggests coordination between the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and…Fox News
  • 29 Oct Dirty tricks or much ado about nothing? Why Alaska, for once, is front and centre in midtermsThe presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s ballot for an upcoming Senate election has sparked controversy over possible dirty tricks in U.S. politics. Right-wing media outlets suspect coordination by Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign to recruit a second candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. While this tactic is not unprecedented, the high-profile nature of the case has…CBC
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola camp after report they recruited second Dan SullivanAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic senatorial candidate Mary Peltola's campaign after reports that her team worked with others to recruit another candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially dilute votes against incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The governor stated the Department of Public Safety would determine if this violated state laws and warrant criminal charges or…NBC News
  • 29 Oct Trump says two Dan Sullivans on Alaska Senate ballot is "very unfair"President Trump addressed reporters prior to heading to a South Carolina rally and commented on the Alaska Senate election, which includes two candidates named Dan Sullivan running against each other. He described this situation as "very unfair." The article does not provide additional details or quotes beyond this statement from President Trump.CBS News
  • 29 Oct Election law expert on 2 Dan Sullivans in Alaska, DOJ bid to force California to set aside ballotsCBS News covers Alaska’s Republican governor requesting an investigation into a purported ballot-stacking incident involving two individuals named Dan Sullivan running for office. Election law expert David Becker discusses this issue with CBS News reporter Taurean Small. The article does not provide specific details about the Department of Justice bid mentioned in the title regarding California ballots, focusing…CBS News
  • 29 Oct 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan case leads top senator to break four-year X silence: 'Pattern of Lies'Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, broke her silence on X after reports by The New York Times that Democrats helped recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially confuse voters in Alaska’s Senate race. Murkowski accused Mary Peltola’s team of engaging in ballot-stacking and called for honesty in elections. This rare public statement marks the first time Murkowski has posted on her personal X account since…Fox News
  • 29 Oct Code name ‘Zane,’ secret flights, and a decoy: The DSCC’s Alaska shadow campaignThe New York Times reports on a covert Democratic strategy to challenge Senator Dan Sullivan's re-election in Alaska. This includes searching voter records for individuals named Dan Sullivan who could be encouraged to run as Republicans, potentially splitting the vote against Sullivan in the state’s top-four primary system. The article describes this effort as part of a broader plan to flip the Senate seat, which…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Alaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effortRepublican officials in Alaska are calling for an investigation into allegations that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign engaged in ballot-stacking by recruiting a candidate named Dan J Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan S Sullivan, potentially confusing voters. The New York Times reported that Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee worked together to find such "spoiler"…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct Alaska Governor Orders Probe Into Peltola Campaign Over Alleged Spoiler SchemeAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign after reports that her team helped recruit candidates with similar names to draw votes from Republican rival Dan S. Sullivan. The governor's announcement came days before the November 3 election and follows President Trump’s call for Peltola’s prosecution over alleged voter manipulation tactics. Despite…Time
  • 29 Oct New York Times ‘didn’t pull their punches’ on second Dan Sullivan allegations: Sarah BedfordSarah Bedford, investigations editor at the Washington Examiner, discussed the New York Times report alleging that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign conspired to confuse voters by introducing a second candidate named Dan Sullivan. On The Hugh Hewitt Show, Bedford stated that while such allegations were suspected by many Republicans, the Times' reporting was still shocking for its detail and…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct The Law and Democrats Allegedly Recruiting Second "Dan Sullivan" to Run in Alaska Senate RaceElection law expert Rick Hasen discusses claims made by The New York Times suggesting that Democrats associated with Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola and Democratic officials recruited a second "Dan Sullivan" to run against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan, aiming to siphon votes from the incumbent. Hasen explores potential legal implications but finds them unlikely, arguing that such actions…Reason
  • 29 Oct Trump rips Democrat's 'unfair' Alaska midterms sabotage plot as he heads to South Carolina where race is razor tight: Live updatesDonald Trump criticized Democrat Mary Peltola over alleged campaign sabotage tactics in Alaska's Senate race, calling it "unfair" and a form of fraud. As the article notes, this comes as Trump heads to South Carolina to support Republican candidate Darline Graham in a tight election to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. The broader context is that control of Congress is at stake in these midterm…Daily Mail
  • 29 Oct New York Times report on Alaska ballot stacking ‘really devastating’: Byron YorkByron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, criticized Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign on Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle. York accused Peltola’s team of strategies to mislead voters and influence the election results in her favor against Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. This criticism stems from a previous report by the New York Times.Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola camp after report they recruited second Dan SullivanAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign after reports that her team recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to potentially confuse Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan's supporters. The Department of Public Safety will examine whether this strategy violated state laws and if criminal charges are warranted. This followed a New York Times report detailing…NBC News
  • 29 Oct What comes next for Mary Peltola as her campaign faces decoy investigationAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has initiated an investigation into whether Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign illegally recruited a decoy candidate to reduce Sen. Dan Sullivan's (R-AK) vote share, following a New York Times report. This development comes days before Election Day and could impact the outcome of one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races. President Donald Trump has called for…Washington Examiner
  • 29 Oct Alaska Democrat Peltola scouted man with same name as opponent Dan Sullivan to run, NYT report saysAlaska Republican Governor Dunleavy is demanding an inquiry into Democratic Senator Mary Peltola’s campaign following a New York Times report claiming that her team approached a person named Dan Sullivan to run for office, mirroring the name of her opponent. The allegation centers on potential deceptive practices by Peltola's campaign ahead of the election.CBS News
  • 29 Oct Accusations fly over 2 candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballotThe article reports that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign in Alaska has recruited another person named Dan Sullivan to run as an independent candidate for the Senate seat currently held by Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This move is detailed in a report from The New York Times and further explained by CBS News reporter Ed O'Keefe, who provides additional context on midterm election developments.CBS News
  • 29 Oct Alaska GOP officials angered by controversy over two candidates named Dan SullivanRepublican officials in Alaska are upset over a New York Times article claiming that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign located an individual named Dan Sullivan to challenge Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in upcoming midterms. The report suggests the new challenger was strategically chosen due to his name similarity to the incumbent senator.CBS News
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaignRepublican Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign, following a New York Times report that her team may have recruited individuals with the same name as Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. The governor directed the Department of Public Safety to investigate whether this tactic violated state laws and if any legal action is…The Guardian
  • 29 Oct Antics in AlaskaAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced plans to investigate Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola over allegations that her campaign staff attempted to recruit individuals named Dan Sullivan to run for office, potentially confusing voters and affecting Republican Senator Dan Sullivan's re-election chances. The Department of Justice has also filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block certification of…Reason
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders probe into alleged effort to confuse Senate votersRepublican Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered the Department of Public Safety to investigate claims that efforts were made to recruit Senate race candidates, including one with the same name as incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, to confuse voters and potentially sway the election results. The investigation follows a New York Times report suggesting an organized effort by Peltola's campaign and Democratic…ABC News (US)
  • 29 Oct Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidateAlaska Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into alleged election manipulation by Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign team, following a New York Times report. The report claims that Peltola's campaign worked with individuals to recruit another man named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming midterm elections. This move is seen as an attempt to…BBC
  • 29 Oct Alaska's governor orders investigation after NYT report on alleged Dem-linked Senate election schemeAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation after the New York Times reported on an alleged scheme by Democrats to manipulate Alaska’s Senate election through confusing voter choices with duplicate candidate names, including one named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a similar name with incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The report claims that this effort aimed to dilute support for the…Fox News
  • 29 Oct Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot schemePresident Donald Trump has demanded that two candidates be removed from Alaska’s Senate race, alleging a scheme by Democrats to mislead voters and split Republican Senator Dan Sullivan's support. This accusation stems from a New York Times investigation which revealed efforts by people linked to Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit similar-sounding names like the retired teacher Daniel J Sullivan Jr., who…Al Jazeera
  • 29 Oct JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats tried to trick Alaska voters. Peltola must answerJason Chaffetz claims that Democrats attempted to deceive Alaska voters by recruiting additional candidates with similar names to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, as reported by the New York Times. The article asserts that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola was aware of this strategy but has not acknowledged it publicly. Chaffetz argues that if true, this shows a lack of integrity and implies that…Fox News
  • 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 News
  • 29 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
  • 29 Oct Breaking down the report alleging Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a second Dan Sullivan in AlaskaThe New York Times published a report claiming that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign in Alaska deliberately recruited another candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in the election against incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan, potentially confusing voters and influencing the outcome of the race for control of Congress. The article states that Peltola herself was aware of this strategy. Ed O'Keefe is credited as the…CBS News
  • 29 Oct Trump says Peltola "shouldn't be allowed to run" due to second Dan SullivanPresident Trump accused Democrat Mary Peltola of election fraud after The New York Times reported that her campaign helped recruit Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., whose name is similar to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, her main opponent in Alaska's Senate race. Trump wrote on Truth Social and told reporters that Peltola should not be allowed to run due to what he called a "terrible scheme." However, Peltola’s campaign has…CBS News
  • 29 Oct DOJ seeks ‘expedited discovery’ in Alaska lawsuit after Peltola NYT reportThe Department of Justice has changed its stance on a lawsuit involving Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola, now supporting her campaign's request for intervention and demanding more details about the timing of that request. The DOJ suspects that Peltola’s team planned their swift dismissal strategy after learning of an upcoming New York Times report alleging collusion with Democratic operatives to influence the…Washington Examiner
  • 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
  • 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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