Alaska Senate Race Ballot Stacking Sparks DOJ Investigation
💡 Why it matters
The outcome of this race could determine control of the Senate and set a precedent for ballot stacking tactics in future elections.
Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign allegedly recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to split votes from Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and the Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification if the incumbent.
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📡 Where we spotted it (4)
The Guardian
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race
2d ago
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The Guardian
Justice department issues subpoenas over ‘second Dan Sullivan’ candidacy in Alaska Senate race
1d ago
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The Guardian
First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan
21h ago
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BBC News
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot
18h ago
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