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Dunleavy Orders Probe Into Peltola Campaign Spoiler Scheme

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a probe of alleged spoiler recruitment by Mary Peltola’s campaign.
President Donald Trump told DOJ to sue Alaska and delay Senate results.
Justice Department filed an amended complaint citing the New York Times report on the scheme.
Alaska Supreme Court let retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. stay on the ballot.
Peltola and the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee denied any role in recruiting Sullivan Jr.

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a probe of alleged spoiler recruitment by Mary Peltola’s campaign.
President Donald Trump told DOJ to sue Alaska and delay Senate results.
Justice Department filed an amended complaint citing the New York Times report on the scheme.
Alaska Supreme Court let retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. stay on the ballot.
Peltola and the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee denied any role in recruiting Sullivan Jr.