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Justice Department Subpoenas Peltola Campaign Over Alleged Recruitment Scheme

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Justice Department issued grand-jury subpoenas to Mary Peltola’s campaign over alleged same-name candidate recruitment on October 29, 2026.
Alaska Supreme Court ruled the same-name candidate remains qualified for the Senate ballot.
President Donald Trump said Peltola should be prosecuted and questioned her eligibility if elected.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation, calling the recruitment an organized election-manipulation effort.

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Justice Department issued grand-jury subpoenas to Mary Peltola’s campaign over alleged same-name candidate recruitment on October 29, 2026.
Alaska Supreme Court ruled the same-name candidate remains qualified for the Senate ballot.
President Donald Trump said Peltola should be prosecuted and questioned her eligibility if elected.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation, calling the recruitment an organized election-manipulation effort.