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Alaska opens investigation into Dan J. Sullivan recruitment scheme

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy opened an investigation into possible state-law violations by the Dan J. Sullivan recruitment.
U.S. Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied knowing any plan to recruit spoiler Dan J. Sullivan.
President Donald Trump called the scheme election fraud and urged Peltola to withdraw on October 30, 2026.
In the primary, Peltola earned 48% of votes, Dan S. Sullivan 43%, and Dan J. Sullivan 2%.

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy opened an investigation into possible state-law violations by the Dan J. Sullivan recruitment.
U.S. Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied knowing any plan to recruit spoiler Dan J. Sullivan.
President Donald Trump called the scheme election fraud and urged Peltola to withdraw on October 30, 2026.
In the primary, Peltola earned 48% of votes, Dan S. Sullivan 43%, and Dan J. Sullivan 2%.