Alaska Senate race draws scrutiny over second Dan Sullivan candidacy
Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 19:20 · Updated 01:12
Two right-leaning reports describe investigations and allegations concerning the recruitment of a second candidate named Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race. The reports also note denials from Mary Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC, and Peltola’s statement that she knew only of herself and the incumbent.
- Reports say authorities issued subpoenas or preservation requests related to the recruitment of a second Dan Sullivan; Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy also ordered a state investigation.
- The reports attribute allegations of a voter-confusion effort to reporting by The New York Times; Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC deny recruiting or involvement.
- Peltola said she knew only about herself and the incumbent and was not interested in tricking voters; Republican Sen. John Barrasso alleged that Chuck Schumer helped orchestrate the effort.
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- Federal action
- An official told NBC News investigators issued at least three dozen new subpoenas and document-preservation requests.
- State action
- Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation into the recruitment operation.
- Peltola’s account
- Peltola said she knew only about herself and the incumbent among the candidates.
- Campaign and DSCC positions
- Peltola’s campaign denied recruiting candidates, and the DSCC denied involvement with Dan J. Sullivan.
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