Trump accuses Democrats of perjury in Dan Sullivan race
Summary
President Donald Trump accused Mary Peltola’s campaign and Democrats of fraud and perjury after a New York Times report said Peltola aides helped find and recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race. Peltola’s campaign denied involvement with either Sullivan campaign, and Trump provided no evidence for his fraud claims. The Trump administration has sued to delay certification if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses, citing possible voter confusion.Key Facts
- The New York Times reported that Peltola aides worked with Democratic operative Jerid Kurtz to find another Dan Sullivan to run.
- The report said a Peltola staffer was told to search for people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska.
- Dan J. Sullivan is a retired teacher who registered as a Republican before filing to run and later changed his registration to undeclared.
- Dan J. Sullivan has said he voted for Democrats in the last three presidential elections.
- Dan J. Sullivan will appear on the November ballot without a party label.
- Peltola’s campaign said it had no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.
- Trump alleged that Democrats made false statements under oath, but the article says he offered no evidence for his election-fraud claims.
- The Trump administration sued to delay certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses; Peltola’s campaign and other groups have asked to join the case or have it dismissed.
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