DOJ issues target letters in Alaska Senate race investigation

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 19:37 · Updated 20:04

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The Justice Department is investigating an alleged effort to recruit a third-party candidate in Alaska’s Senate race. ABC News reports more than 100 subpoenas are being issued and at least 20 target letters have gone out; The Hill also reports letters to 20 Democrats. A target letter does not itself mean charges will follow.

ABC News reports prosecutors are issuing more than 100 subpoenas and have sent at least 20 target letters and preservation notices in the investigation.
The investigation concerns alleged efforts to recruit retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan.
A target letter identifies someone as a target of a federal grand jury investigation, but does not mean that person will face charges.

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Key facts

Subpoenas: More than 100 are reportedly being issued.
Target letters: ABC News reports at least 20; The Hill reports letters to 20 Democrats.
Named recipient: Marc Elias is identified by ABC News as a recipient.
Target letter meaning: It does not mean the recipient will ultimately face federal charges.