FBI Resources 'Surge' Into Alaska Election Probe: ‘It Is Serious Now’
Summary
Federal authorities have increased FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office resources in Alaska for parallel criminal and civil investigations into allegations that political operatives recruited a Senate candidate with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters. Investigators have not determined whether a crime occurred, and U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman said he is leading the local effort.Key Facts
- Authorities had investigated the matter for several months before recent reporting prompted an expanded response.
- The allegations involve Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a retired teacher who shares a name with the incumbent senator.
- Alaska election officials had ruled that Sullivan Jr. filed to mislead voters, but a Superior Court judge reversed that decision.
- The Alaska Supreme Court allowed Sullivan Jr. to remain on the ballot.
- The New York Times reported that operatives aligned with Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola allegedly sought to recruit candidates, including Sullivan Jr., to divide support for the incumbent.
- Heyman declined to name possible crimes or investigative targets and said authorities had not concluded that a crime occurred.
- The Justice Department is pursuing a separate civil case concerning ballot preservation and whether voters were misled.
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