Democrats do not respond to questions about alleged Alaska campaign tactic
Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 08:00 · Updated 09:15
Fox News reports that none of 42 Democratic officials and candidates it contacted responded to questions about an alleged effort to recruit a second Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race. Mary Peltola’s campaign denied involvement, and the Justice Department has sued over possible voter confusion; the coverage also notes legal challenges to the case.
- The New York Times reported that aides to Mary Peltola allegedly helped recruit a candidate named Dan Sullivan; Peltola’s campaign denied involvement.
- Fox News said none of the 42 Democratic lawmakers and governors it contacted about the allegation had responded by publication.
- The Justice Department sued Alaska seeking to delay certification if the other candidate’s votes could have changed the result; the reports say legal experts identified challenges to the case.
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- Officials contacted
- 42 Democratic lawmakers and governors who endorsed Mary Peltola; Fox News reported that none had responded by publication.
- Allegation
- The New York Times reported that Peltola aides helped recruit a candidate named Dan Sullivan; her campaign denied involvement.
- DOJ action
- The Justice Department sued Alaska seeking to delay certification if votes for the other Dan Sullivan could have changed the result.
- Public criticism
- Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said neither party should use such tactics.
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