POLITICS
Federal, state probes into Alaska Senate campaign's alleged ballot manipulation scheme
Federal authorities and Alaska's Republican governor are investigating allegations that Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to dilute votes against incumbent GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan. Peltola has denied any involvement. The DOJ has issued subpoenas and President Trump has called for prosecution.
NEWPresident Trump has publicly accused Democrats of fraud and perjury, demanding Peltola's prosecution. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has formally ordered a state-level investigation into whether the campaign violated state law.
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Left-leaning outlets frame this as Republicans seizing on a controversy to attack Peltola, with emphasis on her denials and the absence of direct evidence linking her personally to the scheme. Some coverage suggests GOP overreach in response to Trump's demands.
PNJustice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots as criminal probe underway over Senate candidateBLGOP Ramps Up Pressure in Toss-Up Alaska Senate Race DisputeTGAlaska Democrat says she ‘knew nothing’ about effort to put two Dan Sullivans on ballotPNPeltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigationCNPeltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan SullivanCNWhat to know about Alaska's Senate race with 2 Dan SullivansPNRepublicans seize on controversy in Alaska's closely watched Senate raceTGDoJ reportedly issues subpoenas over same-name Alaska candidatesAXThe bizarre twist shaking up Alaska's Senate race and catching Trump's ireCNAlaska Gov. orders probe of Peltola Senate campaign's alleged recruitment of 2nd SullivanTGAlaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effortTIAlaska Governor Orders Probe Into Peltola Campaign Over Alleged Spoiler SchemeNNAlaska governor orders investigation into Peltola camp after report they recruited second Dan SullivanPNAlaska's governor orders a probe into Peltola's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversyTGAlaska governor orders investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaignTGAlaska governor orders investigation into Democrat’s Senate campaign – liveAXTrump accuses Dems of perjury in Dan Sullivan race, governor orders probeRSGOP governor launches probe into Democrat's campaign after Trump cries 'voter fraud'CNAlaska governor orders probe into Peltola over alleged ballot plotTDDem Campaign Hit With Criminal Probe After Trump’s DemandPWAlaska Governor Orders Probe Into Senate CampaignNYAlaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola CampaignPNTrump calls for prosecution of Alaska Senate candidate Peltola over Sullivan name controversyPNWATCH: Trump calls for Peltola to drop out after report her campaign helped recruit 2nd Dan SullivanBLTrump Calls for Peltola to Be Banned From Alaska Senate RaceCNPeltola campaign aides, DSCC officials helped recruit second Dan Sullivan in Alaska race: NYTNYInside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Midterm Ballot With Another Dan Sullivan
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Center outlets present the facts neutrally: federal and state investigations are underway, Peltola denies knowledge, and the race remains close with ranked-choice voting set to determine the outcome.
THFeds 'intensely' probing alleged Alaska ballot scheme, US attorney confirmsNEAlaska Governor Probes Mary Peltola Campaign Over Two Dan Sullivans ScandalTHAlaska governor orders investigation into Peltola Senate campaignFOAlaska Gov. Orders Probe Into Alleged Scheme To Recruit Second Dan Sullivan In Peltola Race
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BRDOJ Claims Mary Peltola, Democrats Misled Federal Court on Second Dan Sullivan Candidate SchemeBRTrump Says Peltola Should Be Prosecuted over Dem Scheme to Recruit 2nd Dan Sullivan into Alaska Senate RaceBRTrump: Democrats' Fake Alaska Senate Candidate Scheme 'A Fraud on the American Public'WTTrump seizes on 'fake' Dan Sullivan report, calls for Peltola's removal from Alaska ballotBRReport: Alaska Democrats Made Plan to Find Second Dan Sullivan CandidateWEMary Peltola and ‘Decoy Dan’ Sullivan face collusion accusations as DOJ investigates Alaska Senate campaignWTPeltola allies recruited spoiler candidates in Alaska Senate race: Report