Alaska Governor Probes Mary Peltola Campaign Over Two Dan Sullivans Scandal
Summary
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation into allegations that people linked to Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign and national Democratic aides tried to recruit candidates to draw votes from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee deny recruiting candidates, and the legal basis for any charges remains unclear.Key Facts
- Dunleavy directed the Alaska Department of Public Safety to examine whether efforts to recruit candidates violated state law and whether criminal charges or civil action are warranted.
- The New York Times reported that people connected to Peltola’s campaign and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee aides took part in efforts to recruit candidates, including Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
- The Times said a Peltola staffer was instructed in 2025 to search voter records for Alaskans named Dan Sullivan.
- Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee denied recruiting Sullivan Jr. or other candidates.
- Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a retired teacher, is on the ballot with Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Republican Gerald Heikes.
- Alaska election officials previously found Sullivan Jr.’s candidacy was intended to confuse voters, but a judge reversed that decision; the Alaska Supreme Court allowed him to remain on the ballot.
- Alaska’s Department of Law asked a federal judge on October 26 to dismiss a Justice Department lawsuit concerning the state’s administration of the Senate race.
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