Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race
Summary
The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee worked to find and encourage a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to enter Alaska’s Senate race. Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC denied involvement, while Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign and President Donald Trump accused Democrats of trying to mislead voters; the second candidate remains on the ballot after a state Supreme Court ruling.Key Facts
- The Senate race pits Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former U.S. representative.
- A second candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., is also on the ballot; the incumbent is listed as Dan S. Sullivan.
- The New York Times based its report on interviews, documents, and text messages related to the recruitment effort.
- Peltola’s campaign said it had no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.
- A DSCC spokesperson denied the group’s involvement with Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
- Alaska election authorities sought to disqualify the second Sullivan before the August primary, but the state Supreme Court ruled he could appear on the ballot.
- President Donald Trump called the reported effort “election fraud” and urged voters to choose the “real” Dan Sullivan.
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