US Department of Justice expands its probe into Alaska’s US Senate election
Summary
Federal prosecutors expanded a Justice Department investigation into Alaska’s U.S. Senate election, sending target letters to several people, including attorney Marc Elias. The administration alleges Democrats recruited a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to confuse voters; Democrats deny the claim, and the ballots identify the candidates separately.Key Facts
- The race pits Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan against former Democratic congresswoman Mary Peltola.
- A second candidate in the race is also named Dan Sullivan.
- President Donald Trump and officials in his administration have accused Democrats of putting the second Sullivan in the race to confuse voters.
- Elias said the investigation was a sham and said he and his firm would continue working for their clients.
- The Justice Department previously failed to persuade a court to block certification of the state’s election if the incumbent Sullivan loses.
- The Associated Press reported that more than 100 subpoenas had been sent as part of the investigation, citing a person briefed on the probe.
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