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Why the Peltola ‘spoiler’ controversy may be too late to shake up Alaska

Why the Peltola ‘spoiler’ controversy may be too late to shake up Alaska

Summary

Allegations that Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit candidates to draw votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan shook up Alaska’s Senate race. Peltola’s campaign and national Democrats denied involvement, while Republicans accused her of lying and President Donald Trump accused her of election interference.

Key Facts

  • The allegations concern efforts to recruit candidates who could draw votes away from Sen. Dan Sullivan.
  • Peltola’s campaign denied involvement in recruiting the candidates.
  • National Democrats also denied involvement.
  • Republicans accused Peltola of deliberately lying to Alaskans.
  • President Donald Trump accused Peltola of election interference.
  • The article says the controversy may have come too late to change the Alaska race.
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