DoJ reportedly issues subpoenas over same name Alaska candidates
Summary
The Justice Department reportedly issued subpoenas as part of a federal investigation into efforts to place a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s Senate ballot. The New York Times reported that Mary Peltola’s campaign led the effort, while Peltola’s campaign had previously denied involvement; Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy also announced a criminal inquiry.Key Facts
- ABC News reported the subpoenas, citing sources familiar with the matter.
- The investigation concerns efforts to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan for the Senate race.
- The New York Times reported that Peltola’s campaign led the effort.
- Peltola’s campaign had denied involvement for months, according to the article.
- Dunleavy announced a criminal inquiry into the effort on Thursday.
- The New York Times said the effort was intended to confuse voters who wanted to support Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.
- Trump said last week that he had directed the Justice Department to sue to block certification of the Senate election if Sullivan loses.
- The lawsuit is pending.
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