Alaska governor casts doubt on certifying election if Peltola wins
Summary
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he would not commit to certifying the U.S. Senate election if Democrat Mary Peltola wins while an investigation into alleged candidate recruitment is ongoing. Peltola denies involvement, while the Justice Department is seeking to delay certification if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.Key Facts
- Dunleavy said officials would investigate the allegations and follow the law before deciding whether to send election results to the Senate.
- He said findings of illegal conduct could affect whether someone is seated in the Senate.
- The allegations concern claims that Democratic operatives recruited another candidate named Dan Sullivan to draw votes from the Republican incumbent.
- Peltola has denied involvement in the alleged recruitment effort.
- House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is investigating the allegations.
- Dunleavy ordered Alaska's Department of Public Safety to investigate whether the effort violated state law.
- The Justice Department has sued to delay certification if the incumbent Sullivan loses.
- Dunleavy's term ends Dec. 7, less than two weeks after Alaska's target certification date.
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