Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola continues to receive support from voters in Juneau, Alaska, despite allegations involving operatives linked to her campaign, according to CBS News.
The controversy follows a New York Times report claiming individuals aligned with Peltola’s campaign participated in an effort to recruit Dan Sullivan into the race. Peltola has denied any involvement or knowledge of the alleged scheme.
Independent voter Carter Bancroft criticised political tactics but questioned whether the allegations warranted criminal prosecution. Another supporter, Leah Haskell-Cummins, dismissed the accusations as fearmongering, arguing that the ballot clearly distinguished between the two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
The controversy has intensified scrutiny of Peltola’s campaign as Alaska voters prepare to cast their ballots.
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Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied any involvement in an alleged effort to confuse voters by recruiting a candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent, Sen. Dan Sullivan. Speaking at a rally in Juneau on Thursday, Peltola said she "knew nothing about" the other candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, and insisted she was "not interested in tricking voters." The controversy erupted after a New York Times report linked operatives aligned with Peltola's campaign to the recruitment of the second Sullivan. The Justice Department has since launched a criminal investigation and filed a lawsuit seeking to potentially block certification of the election results if voter confusion contributes to a loss for the Republican incumbent.
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 30, 2026
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