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Federal prosecutors launch criminal probe into Peltola campaign

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Mary Peltola is accused after a NYT report alleges her campaign recruited namesake candidates to siphon votes from Dan Sullivan.
In an August clip, Peltola said it should be a criminal offense to lie or mislead the electorate.
Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered the Alaska Department of Public Safety to investigate possible law violations.
Federal prosecutors announced a criminal investigation and prepared grand-jury subpoenas.

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Mary Peltola is accused after a NYT report alleges her campaign recruited namesake candidates to siphon votes from Dan Sullivan.
In an August clip, Peltola said it should be a criminal offense to lie or mislead the electorate.
Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered the Alaska Department of Public Safety to investigate possible law violations.
Federal prosecutors announced a criminal investigation and prepared grand-jury subpoenas.