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FBI Investigates Dan Sullivan Donors

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Peltola has denied involvement in the scheme, as has the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The FBI on Friday began reaching out to donors of Dan J.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from Toronto Star

The race is among a handful nationwide expected to determine control of the Senate.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from NPR

Sullivan was not eligible to appear on the ballot, accusing him of a "deliberate attempt" to confuse Alaska voters.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 30 Octwording from CBS News

The tactic has drawn fresh scrutiny as the incumbent Sullivan fights off a serious challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola, a former U.S. representative, in a race that could determine control of the Senate.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 31 Octwording from The Independent

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CBS News30 Oct

Michael Heyman, the U.S. attorney for Alaska, described new allegations about the origins of independent Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan's campaign as "troubling" and said they have led to an increase in law enforcement resources being deployed to the state ahead of Tuesday’s election. During a press conference, Heyman declined to specify any particular crimes under investigation but confirmed that the Justice…

Top DOJ attorney in Alaska calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling" →6 articles from CBS News on this story
Toronto Star2 Nov

In Petersburg, Alaska, FBI agents have interviewed friends and donors of Dan J. Sullivan, an independent Senate candidate who ran against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. Donor Sharon Hunter expressed disbelief at the investigation’s focus on her $1,000 donation to what she sees as a local contributor. The case revolves around allegations of “ballot stacking,” where less-known candidates are recruited…

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking →4 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Washington Examiner30 Oct

The Justice Department is investigating allegations in Alaska’s Senate race where Democratic operatives allegedly helped recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed that there are parallel civil and criminal investigations: one aims to preserve ballots, while the other examines potential misconduct. The department insists it does not intend to change votes…

DOJ insists it just wants Alaska ballots preserved and isn’t seeking to change votes →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
New York Post1 Nov

The FBI is investigating Alaska Senate candidate Dan Sullivan after reports of potential deception among donors supporting him, who may have mistakenly supported a teacher with the same name. Agents have contacted donors in remote Alaskan communities and Massachusetts to ask if they felt misled when making contributions. The investigation includes requests by the US Department of Justice for court orders to isolate…

FBI visits ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan donors as feds ramp up investigation into Alaska Senate candidate →3 articles from New York Post on this story
The Independent2 Nov

In Petersburg, Alaska, FBI agents have interviewed donors who supported Dan J. Sullivan, an independent candidate running against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race. This follows weeks of speculation and investigation into whether Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was a deliberate attempt to undermine the senator's re-election bid through “ballot stacking,” a tactic that has drawn significant scrutiny…

In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking →3 articles from The Independent on this story
The Straits Times1 Nov

The US midterm campaign is entering its final weekend with intense focus on key races in Alaska and California. In Alaska, federal prosecutors are investigating whether Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s team helped recruit a retired schoolteacher named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., whose name could confuse voters supporting Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan. Meanwhile, the Justice Department may take to the Supreme…

US midterm campaign enters final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat up →3 articles from The Straits Times on this story
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Daily Mail29 Oct

The 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…

DOJ dramatically accelerates Alaska ballot criminal investigation after new Democrat Mary Peltola campaign allegations →
The Guardian29 Oct

The 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…

Justice department issues subpoenas over ‘second Dan Sullivan’ candidacy in Alaska Senate race →
NPR31 Oct

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to isolate specific Alaska ballots for investigation into potential voter confusion regarding Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan, who shares his name with Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. This move comes as federal officials confirm an ongoing criminal probe related to the second Dan J. Sullivan's candidacy in the lead-up to Alaska’s ranked choice…

Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate →

Analysis

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Last week, Trump said he had ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Senate election if Sullivan does not win.

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The Justice Department has begun issuing a new wave of subpoenas stemming from an ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race, including the

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Sullivan have resulted in a “significant surge of law enforcement assets to Alaska,” U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman told reporters.

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DOJ insists it just wants Alaska ballots preserved and isn’t seeking to change votes Washington Examiner

How it changed

  1. 29 Oct

    Last week, Trump said he had ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Senate election if Sullivan does not win.

    4 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 30 Oct

    Sullivan have resulted in a “significant surge of law enforcement assets to Alaska,” U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman told reporters.

    4 outlets · Toronto Star
  3. 31 Oct

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The FBI on Friday began reaching out to donors of Dan J.

    3 outlets · Toronto Star
  4. 1 Nov

    “I don’t feel like I’ve been misled at all,” Flint, who has been out of town, told the AP in a telephone interview, adding he had no intention of calling the agent but would “let him waste his time trying to track me down.”

    2 outlets · New York Post
  5. 2 Nov

    In the sleepy Alaskan fishing community of Petersburg, nobody has seen Dan J.

    2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 28 articles

Where to start Trump pushes to intensify Alaska Senate probes and Israel’s final election results released: Morning Rundown NBC News

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  • 2 Nov In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knockingIn Petersburg, Alaska, FBI agents have interviewed friends and donors of Dan J. Sullivan, an independent Senate candidate who ran against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. Donor Sharon Hunter expressed disbelief at the investigation’s focus on her $1,000 donation to what she sees as a local contributor. The case revolves around allegations of “ballot stacking,” where less-known candidates are recruited…Toronto Star
  • 2 Nov In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knockingIn Petersburg, Alaska, FBI agents have interviewed donors who supported Dan J. Sullivan, an independent candidate running against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race. This follows weeks of speculation and investigation into whether Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was a deliberate attempt to undermine the senator's re-election bid through “ballot stacking,” a tactic that has drawn significant scrutiny…The Independent
  • 1 Nov FBI visits ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan donors as feds ramp up investigation into Alaska Senate candidateThe FBI is investigating Alaska Senate candidate Dan Sullivan after reports of potential deception among donors supporting him, who may have mistakenly supported a teacher with the same name. Agents have contacted donors in remote Alaskan communities and Massachusetts to ask if they felt misled when making contributions. The investigation includes requests by the US Department of Justice for court orders to isolate…New York Post
  • 1 Nov US midterm campaign enters final weekend as Alaska, California ballot fights heat upThe US midterm campaign is entering its final weekend with intense focus on key races in Alaska and California. In Alaska, federal prosecutors are investigating whether Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s team helped recruit a retired schoolteacher named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., whose name could confuse voters supporting Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan. Meanwhile, the Justice Department may take to the Supreme…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's home town as Alaska Senate probe widensFederal investigators from the FBI have visited Charles Flint, a donor who gave $500 to Dan J. Sullivan, a Senate candidate in Alaska, as part of an ongoing criminal probe into potential voter deception. The visit occurred after federal officials confirmed the investigation and sought court action to isolate ballots for examination. Flint stated he felt no confusion about which candidate he supported despite FBI…The Independent
  • 31 Oct Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidateThe U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a court order to isolate specific Alaska ballots for investigation into potential voter confusion regarding Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan, who shares his name with Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan. This move comes as federal officials confirm an ongoing criminal probe related to the second Dan J. Sullivan's candidacy in the lead-up to Alaska’s ranked choice…NPR
  • 31 Oct US campaign for control of Congress enters final weekendThe US campaign for control of Congress is in its final weekend with early voter turnout reaching nearly 50 million, setting a record for midterms. In Alaska, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice intensified its criminal investigation and filed motions to block certification if Democratic candidate Mary Peltola wins the Senate race against Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, due to allegations…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's home town as Alaska Senate inquiry widensThe FBI visited a donor of Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan in his hometown of Petersburg, Alaska, to inquire about possible deception related to the election. This visit follows an investigation into whether there are two separate individuals running under the name Dan J. Sullivan; one is a Republican incumbent while the other is a newcomer. The FBI left a business card for Charles Flint, who has known the…Toronto Star
  • 31 Oct Trump administration accelerates criminal probe into Alaska Senate raceThe Trump administration is intensifying criminal and civil probes into allegations that Democrats conspired to recruit a third candidate in Alaska’s Senate race, potentially affecting election results on November 3. US Attorney Michael Heyman announced increased FBI involvement and legal action to block certification if the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses due to the presence of another candidate also named…The Straits Times
  • 31 Oct FBI investigating Alaska Democrat’s campaign
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  • 30 Oct In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidatesPresident Donald Trump's administration is investigating Democratic Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola over her campaign’s alleged involvement in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. This tactic dates back to 1946 and involves a third party using similar-named candidates to disrupt elections, often referred to as "spoiler" candidates. Trump's Justice Department has sued to…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct Feds ‘surge’ law enforcement to Alaska after ‘troubling new revelations’ in ‘Decoy Dan’ Senate schemeFederal law enforcement is increasing its presence in Alaska following recent revelations about a Democratic scheme involving Mary Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, aimed at confusing voters intended to support Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. US Attorney Michael Heyman announced that additional resources are being deployed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation since…New York Post
  • 30 Oct Top DOJ attorney in Alaska calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling"Michael Heyman, the U.S. attorney for Alaska, described new allegations about the origins of independent Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan's campaign as "troubling" and said they have led to an increase in law enforcement resources being deployed to the state ahead of Tuesday’s election. During a press conference, Heyman declined to specify any particular crimes under investigation but confirmed that the Justice…CBS News
  • 30 Oct DOJ insists it just wants Alaska ballots preserved and isn’t seeking to change votesThe Justice Department is investigating allegations in Alaska’s Senate race where Democratic operatives allegedly helped recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed that there are parallel civil and criminal investigations: one aims to preserve ballots, while the other examines potential misconduct. The department insists it does not intend to change votes…Washington Examiner
  • 30 Oct Federal prosecutors announce investigation into Alaska Senate race
    NBC News
  • 30 Oct Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidateMichael Heyman, the top federal prosecutor in Alaska, confirmed on Friday that there is an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations that voters were confused by a Senate candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The probe has intensified recently after revelations from The New York Times suggesting Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign may have been involved in recruiting…Toronto Star
  • 30 Oct Watch: DOJ officials hold press conference on Alaska Dan Sullivan controversyDOJ officials conducted a press conference on Friday to discuss their investigation into an ongoing case involving Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga provided analysis of the event's main points.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Justice Department seeks new subpoenas in Alaska Senate race probe on Dan Sullivan confusionThe Justice Department is seeking additional subpoenas as part of an ongoing investigation into potential ballot confusion in the recent Alaska Senate race involving incumbent Dan Sullivan. According to CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi, this action aims to gather more evidence about any irregularities during the election.CBS News
  • 30 Oct Trump pushes to intensify Alaska Senate probes and Israel’s final election results released: Morning Rundown
    NBC News
  • 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 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 DOJ ramps up criminal probe into Alaska’s ‘Decoy Dan’, preps grand jury subpoenasThe Justice Department is intensifying its criminal investigation into the Alaska Senate race by issuing numerous grand jury subpoenas this week. This escalation follows a New York Times report detailing alleged voter rights violations involving Democratic campaign officials and possibly including knowledge from Democratic candidate Mary Peltola. Prosecutors are considering charges related to conspiracy to violate…New York Post
  • 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 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 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

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