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Alaska Dan Sullivan 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.

Summary AI · cited

There are two Senate candidates on Alaska's ballot named Dan Sullivan: incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and an unknown person, Dan J. Sullivan.1

The New York Times reported that political strategists working with the Peltola campaign and DSCC recruited Dan J. Sullivan to run in hopes of siphoning votes from incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.12

President Donald Trump and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan have called for Mary Peltola to be removed from the ballot or prosecuted over allegations of voter confusion tactics.34

The justice department, at Trump's request, sued to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate race if Sen. Dan S. Sullivan narrowly loses; a judge dismissed the suit but the administration plans to appeal.5

Written by AI from articles by 6 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

Sources cited (6)
  1. To Confuse Voters, Mary Peltola's Campaign Recruited a Second Dan Sullivan Reason, 28 Oct
  2. Peltola campaign under fire after report it recruited 2nd Dan Sullivan in Senate race ABC News (US), 28 Oct
  3. Trump calls for Mary Peltola to be banned from Alaska senate race The Straits Times, 29 Oct
  4. Alaska Sen. Sullivan warns alleged ‘Decoy Dan’ scheme is working: ‘I’m going to lose a lot of votes to that trickery’ New York Post, 1 Nov
  5. Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola | Petala Ironcloud The Guardian, 2 Nov
  6. The 'real' Dan Sullivan erupts at 'secret scheme to trick' voters in his Alaska Senate race as Trump blasts alleged Democrat gambit as 'voter fraud at the highest level' Daily Mail, 29 Oct

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The New York Times reported Wednesday that Peltola’s campaign, as well as senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, carried out the alleged election scheme in hopes that voters would be confused by two Dan Sullivans and therefore draw support from the incumbent Republican senator.

12 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Fox News

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."

8 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Fox News

Perceptive citizens of the great state of Alaska may have noticed that there are two Senate candidates on the ballot named Dan Sullivan: the incumbent, Republican Sen. Dan S.

10 of 18 outletsfirst reported 28 Octwording from Reason

Peltola's campaign has denied involvement with either Sullivan campaign.

10 of 18 outletsfirst reported 29 Octwording from Fox News

What each outlet says

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CBS News30 Oct

Voters in Alaska are discussing Senator Dan Sullivan after the Justice Department began investigating potential criminal activity related to his situation. CBS News reporter Taurean Small covers how this controversy is affecting voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.

Alaska voters weigh in on Dan Sullivan controversy as DOJ investigates →14 articles from CBS News on this story
Fox News31 Oct

Democratic lawmakers and governors who endorsed Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola have not responded to questions from Fox News Digital about an alleged scheme to confuse voters by recruiting a similar-sounding name candidate. The New York Times reported that Peltola’s campaign may have been involved in this effort, though her team denies it. Despite Democrats' long-standing warnings against threats to democracy…

Dems' dire warnings about threats to democracy face an uncomfortable reckoning after Alaska election report →13 articles from Fox News on this story
Washington Examiner31 Oct

A recent development has emerged as a significant story ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, involving alleged tactics by an Alaska Democratic Senate campaign. The campaign reportedly enlisted a regular citizen to run in the Senate race under specific conditions. This scenario was initially dismissed as a conspiracy theory but is now being validated by current events, challenging previous assumptions about such…

The Dan Sullivan scheme: Another ‘conspiracy theory’ turns out to be true →11 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
New York Post1 Nov

Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democratic candidate Alena Peltola's team of recruiting a decoy Republican candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, in an attempt to manipulate voter preferences. This strategy, according to Sullivan, is having the desired effect and could cost him votes in Tuesday’s election. The New York Times revealed that former campaign manager Elisa Rios confirmed Peltola was aware of this plan, despite…

Alaska Sen. Sullivan warns alleged ‘Decoy Dan’ scheme is working: ‘I’m going to lose a lot of votes to that trickery’ →10 articles from New York Post on this story
Daily Mail31 Oct

Alaskans are sharing their voting intentions with the Daily Mail amid controversy surrounding Democrat Mary Peltova's campaign and an alleged scheme involving a decoy candidate named Dan Sullivan. Despite recent scandals, many voters like Erika Monahan remain committed to supporting Peltova, citing dissatisfaction with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s loyalty to President Trump and his stance on the war in Ukraine…

Revealed: Alaskan voters tell the Daily Mail whether they'll vote for Democrat Mary Peltola or Republican Dan Sullivan after 'decoy' drama shakes up crucial race →7 articles from Daily Mail on this story
The Guardian2 Nov

The Justice Department, at Donald Trump's urging, has sued to block certification for Alaska’s US Senate race if the incumbent Republican loses narrowly. This follows Trump calling for Democrat Mary Peltola to be removed from the ballot and investigated, with Alaska’s governor ordering an investigation into her campaign. While similar tactics were used against Democrats in previous elections without federal…

Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola | Petala Ironcloud →5 articles from The Guardian on this story
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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
Toronto Star1 Nov

Dan Sullivan, the Republican senator, claims that his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola is lying about her lack of involvement in placing another candidate named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's ballot to confuse voters. This move could affect which party controls the Senate. Republicans believe evidence from a New York Times report supports their claim, showing Peltola’s campaign was behind the effort through payments to…

Sullivan claims Peltola is 'still lying' about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversy →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
ABC News (US)30 Oct

Mary Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate from Alaska, denied knowing anything about efforts to recruit another candidate with a similar name to Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan onto the ballot. Speaking at a rally in Juneau, she stated that she was unaware of any other candidates besides herself and the incumbent, emphasizing her commitment to transparency and integrity. This denial follows a New York Times…

Peltola denies knowing of 'any other candidate' on ballot besides herself, incumbent →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
Al Jazeera31 Oct

Alaska’s upcoming midterm elections feature two candidates named Dan Sullivan: incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Daniel J Sullivan Jr., a retired teacher with no political background. The New York Times reported that Democratic operatives may have recruited the second candidate to split votes, prompting President Trump to call for an investigation into alleged voter fraud. US Attorney Michael Heyman…

Alaska’s two ‘Dan Sullivans’: How common is ballot stacking, does it work? →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Independent28 Oct

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 →
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 →
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 →
BBC30 Oct

Mary Peltola, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alaska, has denied knowing about an alleged plot to put two men named Dan Sullivan on the ballot. This denial follows reports by The New York Times that suggested her team was involved in recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. Republican Senator and incumbent Dan S. Sullivan and his allies have accused Democrats of trying to mislead voters. The…

Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot →
ABC News (AU)30 Oct

Two men named Dan Sullivan are competing in Alaska’s US Senate race this November: incumbent Republican Dan S Sullivan and retired elementary school teacher Dan J Sullivan Jr. President Trump believes the latter is a Democratic decoy meant to confuse voters, while some Alaskans think voters will not be misled. The race has drawn national attention and sparked debates over ballot stacking tactics and election…

Two Dan Sullivans are running in Alaska. Trump thinks one is a decoy →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • The New York Times reported that operatives working with Peltola's campaign helped recruit Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, to split incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan’s vote.12
Quoted from the coverage (4)

In a Truth Social post, Trump also claimed Peltola should 'suffer the legal and political consequences for what she has done, a fraud on the American public.'

6 outlets

In a statement on Wednesday, Nate Adams, campaign spokesperson for incumbent Sen. Sullivan said that "Alaskans deserve the truth" and claimed that Peltola and her campaign "have spent months gaslighting Alaskans" in an effort to "deceive" voters.

5 outlets

Speaking at a campaign function in Alaska on Wednesday, Peltola said the Times story was a diversion and a distraction, but did not deny the substance.

5 outlets

Alaska's Republican governor has since ordered an investigation into Peltola's Senate campaign over the alleged plot to plant a decoy candidate on the ballot, just days before the midterm elections.

4 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

  • While the New York Times reported that Peltola's campaign and DSCC recruited Dan J. Sullivan, both deny involvement in his candidacy.16
  • Sen. Dan S. Sullivan claims the scheme is working by siphoning votes from him, while Mary Peltola's campaign denies any involvement and states it has no connection with either Sullivan candidate.32

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • Reason frames the event as a deliberate attempt by Peltola’s campaign to confuse voters, while The Straits Times focuses on Trump's call for Peltola to be banned from the race.13
Attributed to a source6
Stated as fact7
Words to watch (4)

The 'real' Dan Sullivan erupts at 'secret scheme to trick' voters in his Alaska Senate race as Trump blasts alleged Democrat gambit as 'voter fraud at the highest level' 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

    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.

    10 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 29 Oct

    “The Peltola campaign has repeatedly denied any involvement in his candidacy,” the Times wrote.

    6 outlets · New York Post
  3. 30 Oct

    "I just want to clear the air," Peltola began in a speech to supporters on Thursday in Juneau.

    4 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 78 articles

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

Suggested from 17 outlets (0 flagged as leaning left, 8 right): the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 2 Nov Spoiler candidates are nothing new in US politics. It’s clear why Trump is targeting Peltola | Petala IroncloudThe Justice Department, at Donald Trump's urging, has sued to block certification for Alaska’s US Senate race if the incumbent Republican loses narrowly. This follows Trump calling for Democrat Mary Peltola to be removed from the ballot and investigated, with Alaska’s governor ordering an investigation into her campaign. While similar tactics were used against Democrats in previous elections without federal…The Guardian
  • 1 Nov Alaska Sen. Sullivan warns alleged ‘Decoy Dan’ scheme is working: ‘I’m going to lose a lot of votes to that trickery’Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan accused Democratic candidate Alena Peltola's team of recruiting a decoy Republican candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, in an attempt to manipulate voter preferences. This strategy, according to Sullivan, is having the desired effect and could cost him votes in Tuesday’s election. The New York Times revealed that former campaign manager Elisa Rios confirmed Peltola was aware of this plan, despite…New York Post
  • 1 Nov Sullivan claims Peltola is 'still lying' about campaign's involvement in Alaska ballot controversyDan Sullivan, the Republican senator, claims that his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola is lying about her lack of involvement in placing another candidate named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's ballot to confuse voters. This move could affect which party controls the Senate. Republicans believe evidence from a New York Times report supports their claim, showing Peltola’s campaign was behind the effort through payments to…Toronto Star
  • 31 Oct Revealed: Alaskan voters tell the Daily Mail whether they'll vote for Democrat Mary Peltola or Republican Dan Sullivan after 'decoy' drama shakes up crucial raceAlaskans are sharing their voting intentions with the Daily Mail amid controversy surrounding Democrat Mary Peltova's campaign and an alleged scheme involving a decoy candidate named Dan Sullivan. Despite recent scandals, many voters like Erika Monahan remain committed to supporting Peltova, citing dissatisfaction with Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s loyalty to President Trump and his stance on the war in Ukraine…Daily Mail
  • 31 Oct Alaska’s two ‘Dan Sullivans’: How common is ballot stacking, does it work?Alaska’s upcoming midterm elections feature two candidates named Dan Sullivan: incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Daniel J Sullivan Jr., a retired teacher with no political background. The New York Times reported that Democratic operatives may have recruited the second candidate to split votes, prompting President Trump to call for an investigation into alleged voter fraud. US Attorney Michael Heyman…Al Jazeera
  • 31 Oct The Dan Sullivan scheme: Another ‘conspiracy theory’ turns out to be trueA recent development has emerged as a significant story ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, involving alleged tactics by an Alaska Democratic Senate campaign. The campaign reportedly enlisted a regular citizen to run in the Senate race under specific conditions. This scenario was initially dismissed as a conspiracy theory but is now being validated by current events, challenging previous assumptions about such…Washington Examiner
  • 31 Oct Dems' dire warnings about threats to democracy face an uncomfortable reckoning after Alaska election reportDemocratic lawmakers and governors who endorsed Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola have not responded to questions from Fox News Digital about an alleged scheme to confuse voters by recruiting a similar-sounding name candidate. The New York Times reported that Peltola’s campaign may have been involved in this effort, though her team denies it. Despite Democrats' long-standing warnings against threats to democracy…Fox News
  • 30 Oct With Marc Elias involved, you KNOW dirty tricks are afoot in Alaska raceThis piece critiques Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic strategist, for his alleged involvement in what it calls deceptive political tactics during the Alaska Senate race. The author suggests that Elias and his law firm assisted in recruiting an unnamed candidate with a similar name to incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan to confuse voters and help Mary Peltola win under ranked-choice voting rules. The article portrays this…New York Post
  • 30 Oct Alaska voters weigh in on Dan Sullivan controversy as DOJ investigatesVoters in Alaska are discussing Senator Dan Sullivan after the Justice Department began investigating potential criminal activity related to his situation. CBS News reporter Taurean Small covers how this controversy is affecting voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Alaska voters react to Mary Peltola's campaign's alleged role in Dan Sullivan controversyVoters in Alaska are responding to allegations that Democratic Senator Mary Peltola’s campaign encouraged someone to run under the same name as her Republican opponent, incumbent Dan Sullivan. This development has led to an investigation into the Senate race. CBS News reporter Taurean Small is on the ground in Anchorage gathering reactions from voters about this controversy.CBS News
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  • 30 Oct Alaska Senate candidate at center of Democrat sabotage plot flees town as neighbors expose his 'hoax' campaign and criminal probe intensifiesDaniel J Sullivan, a man accused of being a Democratic plant to support Mary Peltola's Senate candidacy in Alaska, has fled his hometown of Petersburg after reports surfaced alleging that Democrats recruited him to boost Peltola’s chances against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The FBI and US Attorney Michael Heyman are intensifying their investigation into what is described as a ballot sabotage scheme involving…Daily Mail
  • 30 Oct Alaska’s Dan Sullivan dupe: Letters to the Editor — Oct. 31, 2026Letters to the Editor in a 2026 issue discuss allegations that members of Democratic Senator Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, seen as an unethical tactic by some writers but defended by others who claim Republicans have used similar methods. The debate also touches on broader issues like voter fraud and gerrymandering, with contributors expressing concerns about the…New York Post
  • 30 Oct Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate electionDaniel J. Sullivan, an independent candidate for Senate in Alaska who shares a nearly identical name with incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, left his hometown of Petersburg before the midterms, according to multiple local sources interviewed by CBS News. Local residents reported seeing no campaign materials from Sullivan since he announced his candidacy last spring, despite his supporters claiming he…CBS News
  • 30 Oct Two Dan Sullivans are running in Alaska. Trump thinks one is a decoyTwo men named Dan Sullivan are competing in Alaska’s US Senate race this November: incumbent Republican Dan S Sullivan and retired elementary school teacher Dan J Sullivan Jr. President Trump believes the latter is a Democratic decoy meant to confuse voters, while some Alaskans think voters will not be misled. The race has drawn national attention and sparked debates over ballot stacking tactics and election…ABC News (AU)
  • 30 Oct Peltola denies knowing of 'any other candidate' on ballot besides herself, incumbentMary Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate from Alaska, denied knowing anything about efforts to recruit another candidate with a similar name to Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan onto the ballot. Speaking at a rally in Juneau, she stated that she was unaware of any other candidates besides herself and the incumbent, emphasizing her commitment to transparency and integrity. This denial follows a New York Times…ABC News (US)
  • 30 Oct Liberal media downplays Alaska ballot scandal while decrying GOP 'pouncing'The article discusses how major media outlets are handling reports of alleged Democratic operatives recruiting a spoiler candidate in Alaska's Senate race. CNN anchor Dana Bash downplayed the situation, describing it as legal but unethical "dirty tricks." The piece critiques media coverage for focusing on Republican reactions rather than addressing the scandal itself, citing examples like Politico and The Washington…Fox News
  • 30 Oct Schumer accused of yearlong plot to plant 'decoy' candidate in critical Senate raceSenate Majority Whip John Barrasso claims that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer orchestrated a scheme over a year to recruit a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan in Alaska's critical Senate race, aiming to confuse voters and give Democrat Mary Peltola an advantage. Barrasso describes this as criminal behavior aimed at deceiving Alaskan voters, while Peltola denies any…Fox News
  • 30 Oct Governor probing 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan election scandal warns system flaw hiding in plain sightAlaska Governor Mike Dunleavy told Fox News Digital that his administration is investigating an alleged Democratic scheme involving a second "Dan Sullivan" candidate in the state’s Senate race. Dunleavy cited The New York Times' reporting on how operatives connected to Democrat Mary Peltola may have recruited multiple "Dan Sullivans" across the state, potentially exploiting Alaska's ranked-choice voting system. He…Fox News
  • 30 Oct Alaska Democrats’ voting scheme shows they think voters are ‘stupid’: Salena ZitoSalena Zito, a Washington Examiner columnist, criticized Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola for allegedly misleading voters to help her campaign against Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. On Fox Business’s Big Money in the Morning, Zito claimed that Peltola’s strategy is particularly concerning and reflects poorly on democracy. This column presents an opinion rather than factual reporting.Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct Neighbors of Alaska's second Dan Sullivan can't agree on if he's "a nice guy" or "a hoaxer"Jonah Kaplan from The New York Times interviewed neighbors of a man named Dan Sullivan who is running in Alaska's Senate race against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, allegedly recruited by Democratic nominee Mary Peltola’s campaign. Neighbors are divided on whether this Dan Sullivan is seen as "a nice guy" or someone misleading voters, reflecting uncertainty and skepticism about his true intentions in the race.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Alaska Democrat says she ‘knew nothing’ about effort to put two Dan Sullivans on ballotDemocratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied knowing about efforts to put another candidate named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s midterm election ballot, which is being investigated by the US justice department for potential voter confusion. As part of a criminal probe, federal subpoenas were issued after reports surfaced suggesting Peltola's campaign was involved in recruiting Dan J Sullivan Jr., aiming to split votes…The Guardian
  • 30 Oct Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballotMary Peltola, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alaska, has denied knowing about an alleged plot to put two men named Dan Sullivan on the ballot. This denial follows reports by The New York Times that suggested her team was involved in recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. Republican Senator and incumbent Dan S. Sullivan and his allies have accused Democrats of trying to mislead voters. The…BBC
  • 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 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 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 ‘Decoy’ Dan Sullivan fallout hangs over battle for control of the SenateRepublicans are considering various strategies to challenge the Alaska Senate election results following allegations that Democrats aimed to divert votes from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. These strategies include a court case and possibly refusing to certify the election results if Democratic challenger Mary Peltola is deemed the winner.Washington Examiner
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 Democrat Mary Peltola breaks silence after 'election fraud' claims plague her campaign following shock New York Times reportAlaska Democratic candidate Mary Peltola responded to a New York Times report accusing her campaign of election fraud by calling it "just another distraction." The report alleges that her campaign recruited a retiree named Dan J. Sullivan with the same last name as Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan to run as a decoy, possibly to mislead voters. Following this revelation, President Donald Trump demanded Peltola be…Daily Mail
  • 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 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 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 Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan slams Democratic rival Mary Peltola over alleged ballot scheme, calling it ‘scandal of the highest order’Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan has accused his Democratic rival Mary Peltola of participating in an alleged ballot scheme designed to confuse voters by recruiting another candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against him. According to The New York Times report, this scheme was orchestrated with help from senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and aimed to draw support away from Sullivan. Sullivan…New York Post
  • 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 Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan slams Democratic rival Mary Peltola over alleged ballot scheme, calling it ‘scandal of the highest order’Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska has accused his Democratic rival Mary Peltola of participating in an alleged ballot scheme where people named Daniel Sullivan were recruited to run against him, potentially confusing voters. This accusation came after The New York Times reported on the matter, prompting Sullivan to call it a "scandal of the highest order" during an interview with Fox News. He further claimed that…New York Post
  • 29 Oct The 'real' Dan Sullivan erupts at 'secret scheme to trick' voters in his Alaska Senate race as Trump blasts alleged Democrat gambit as 'voter fraud at the highest level'Republican Senator Dan Sullivan accused his opponent Mary Peltola’s campaign of a "secret scheme to trick" voters by recruiting another candidate named Dan Sullivan to run in Alaska's Senate race. The New York Times revealed that Peltola’s team actively sought out multiple candidates with the same name as Sullivan, allegedly to split votes and boost her chances of winning. Both Peltola and the Democratic Senatorial…Daily Mail
  • 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 insists ‘Decoy Dan’ scheme ‘happens all the time’ as Mary Peltola faces heat for Alaska scandalDemocratic strategist Adrienne Elrod dismissed allegations of a Democratic scheme involving an impersonator named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race as commonplace. Appearing on MS NOW, Elrod compared it to Republican support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 presidential bid, suggesting such tactics are used by both sides. The New York Times reported that Democrats sought to recruit a person with the same name as…New York Post
  • 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
  • 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 Democrats' secret sabotage plot to seize Alaska Senate seat exposed: Operatives hunted for another Dan Sullivan to trick voters and even plotted to create a MAGA partyThe New York Times reports that operatives for Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola in Alaska were involved in a scheme to recruit individuals named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, opposing incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The article cites interviews, text messages, and documents revealing efforts by Peltola's team and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to find multiple fake "Dan Sullivans,"…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Report: Peltola's campaign involved in effort to recruit second Dan Sullivan for Alaska Senate raceThe New York Times reports that Mary Peltola's campaign team attempted to confuse voters by recruiting another candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. The campaign discussed using this strategy in text messages and successfully placed a retired schoolteacher from Petersburg on the ballot under the name Dan J. Sullivan, one of four candidates now competing in the election.Toronto Star
  • 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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