Alaska's governor orders a probe into Peltola's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversy
Also reported by Guardian World, The Hill
Summary
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign after reports that it appeared to help recruit a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a name with Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. The order followed President Donald Trump’s call for Peltola’s criminal prosecution and his direction to the Justice Department to sue to block certification of the election if the other Sullivan remains on the ballot.Key Facts
- Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Peltola’s Senate campaign.
- The investigation concerns reports that Peltola’s campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
- Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. has the same name as Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.
- President Donald Trump called for Peltola and her campaign to face criminal prosecution.
- Trump directed the Justice Department to sue to block certification of the election.
- Trump said Alaska should be prevented from certifying a Peltola victory if Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. remains on the ballot.
- The Senate race is among several contests expected to help determine control of the chamber.
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