FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in candidate's hometown as Alaska Senate inquiry widens
Summary
The FBI has contacted donors to Dan J. Sullivan, a U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska who shares a name with incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, as part of a federal criminal investigation. The Justice Department has also asked a court to isolate some Alaska ballots for review ahead of Tuesday’s ranked-choice election; Democrat Mary Peltola denied involvement in efforts to confuse voters.Key Facts
- Federal officials confirmed a criminal investigation into the candidate, and Alaska’s U.S. attorney said it had been underway for several months.
- FBI agents contacted donors in Alaska and Massachusetts and asked whether they knew which Dan Sullivan they were supporting.
- Charles Flint, a Petersburg donor who gave $500, said he was not misled and plans to rank Peltola first and Dan J. Sullivan second.
- A donor in Sitka said FBI agents asked whether the contribution went to the intended candidate; the interview lasted about five minutes.
- Pat Campbell of Groton, Massachusetts, said FBI agents spoke with her husband about alleged fraud in election contributions.
- The Justice Department sought a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots to investigate possible voter confusion.
- Peltola denied involvement in a plan to place candidates on the ballot to draw votes away from Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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