DOJ Investigation Rocks Alaska Senate Race
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The federal investigation comes a day after the New York Times found that the effort to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in the Senate race set to be decided on Tuesday was led by Peltola’s campaign, which had for months denied involvement.
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Sullivan, a retired teacher, to be on the ballot with incumbent Republican Dan S.
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.
The Justice Department has begun issuing a new wave of subpoenas stemming from an ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race, including the
Alaska's Republican Governor Dunleavy has since also ordered an additional investigation into Peltola's Senate campaign.
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Marc Elias, a prominent Democratic attorney and critic of the Trump administration, is under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly trying to confuse voters in Alaska through political activities related to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign. The probe, which involves around 20 target or preservation letters sent out recently, includes prosecutors from both the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alaska…
Attorney and Trump foe targeted in Alaska ballot probe, sources say →7 articles from CBS News on this storyThe 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 storyThe 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 storyThe DOJ has expanded its criminal investigation into what is being called the "Decoy Dan" scandal in Alaska, sending letters to approximately 20 prominent Democrats and attorneys. These individuals are now targets of an inquiry that includes charges of donor fraud and conspiracy related to recruiting candidates with similar names to confuse voters, potentially aiding Democratic nominee Mary Peltola against…
Trump administration widens investigation into 'Decoy Dan Sullivan' scheme in Alaska, as dozens of Democrats are sent letters from the DOJ →2 articles from Daily Mail on this storyFederal 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…
Feds ‘surge’ law enforcement to Alaska after ‘troubling new revelations’ in ‘Decoy Dan’ Senate scheme →2 articles from New York Post on this storySen. Tim Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told Fox News that the Department of Justice's issuance of subpoenas in Alaska is proof of an alleged Democratic scheme to recruit a "decoy" candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who mimics incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign materials and name. Scott claims this strategy is illegal and immoral, aiming to confuse voters and draw support…
Tim Scott declares alleged 'Decoy Dan' plot a 'criminal offense' as DOJ investigation rocks Alaska →2 articles from Fox News on this storyShow 5 more outlets
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 →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 →Michael 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…
Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate →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 →The Justice Department is intensifying its criminal investigation into the Alaska U.S. Senate race by issuing more than 100 subpoenas and at least twenty target letters to individuals believed to be involved in recruiting a Democratic candidate's supporter for the ballot. The probe, which has been accelerating since allegations were detailed by The New York Times about efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan, a…
DOJ ramps up probe of Alaska Senate race with target letters, new subpoenas: Sources →Analysis
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DOJ insists it just wants Alaska ballots preserved and isn’t seeking to change votes
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- 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.
- 30 Oct
Peltola, who is running against Sen. Dan Sullivan, denied on Thursday that she knew anything about the effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent.
- 31 Oct
The race is among a handful nationwide expected to determine control of the Senate.
- 3 Nov
The outlet reported the recipients of the letters included prominent election lawyer Marc Elias, and at least one official at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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3 Nov Attorney and Trump foe targeted in Alaska ballot probe, sources sayMarc Elias, a prominent Democratic attorney and critic of the Trump administration, is under investigation by the Justice Department for allegedly trying to confuse voters in Alaska through political activities related to Republican Senator Dan Sullivan’s campaign. The probe, which involves around 20 target or preservation letters sent out recently, includes prosecutors from both the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alaska…CBS News
3 Nov DOJ ramps up probe of Alaska Senate race with target letters, new subpoenas: SourcesThe Justice Department is intensifying its criminal investigation into the Alaska U.S. Senate race by issuing more than 100 subpoenas and at least twenty target letters to individuals believed to be involved in recruiting a Democratic candidate's supporter for the ballot. The probe, which has been accelerating since allegations were detailed by The New York Times about efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan, a…ABC News (US)
3 Nov Trump administration widens investigation into 'Decoy Dan Sullivan' scheme in Alaska, as dozens of Democrats are sent letters from the DOJThe DOJ has expanded its criminal investigation into what is being called the "Decoy Dan" scandal in Alaska, sending letters to approximately 20 prominent Democrats and attorneys. These individuals are now targets of an inquiry that includes charges of donor fraud and conspiracy related to recruiting candidates with similar names to confuse voters, potentially aiding Democratic nominee Mary Peltola against…Daily Mail
1 Nov Tim Scott declares alleged 'Decoy Dan' plot a 'criminal offense' as DOJ investigation rocks AlaskaSen. Tim Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, told Fox News that the Department of Justice's issuance of subpoenas in Alaska is proof of an alleged Democratic scheme to recruit a "decoy" candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who mimics incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign materials and name. Scott claims this strategy is illegal and immoral, aiming to confuse voters and draw support…Fox News1 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 Trump prosecutions under Biden set precedent for DOJ’s Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ probe, ex-FEC chair saysThe Justice Department is investigating claims that Democratic operatives recruited a candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, to draw votes away from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race. Former FEC member Hans von Spakovsky argues this investigation follows a precedent set by the Biden administration’s prosecution of Donald Trump for alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. U.S. Attorney…Fox News
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…NPR31 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 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 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
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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 Alaska Governor Announces Criminal Investigation of Senate Race
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30 Oct Trump pushes to intensify Alaska Senate probes and Israel’s final election results released: Morning Rundown
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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 Criminal investigation into Alaska Democrat’s Senate campaign
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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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