DOJ ramps up probe of Alaska Senate race with target letters, new subpoenas: Sources
Summary
The Justice Department is expanding its criminal investigation into efforts to recruit a second Democrat named Daniel J. Sullivan to run in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. Prosecutors are issuing more than 100 subpoenas and at least 20 target letters; receiving a target letter does not mean someone will be charged.Key Facts
- Sources said the investigation accelerated after a report described efforts by Democrats and people linked to Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit retired teacher Daniel J. Sullivan.
- The probe concerns possible conspiracy and donor-fraud offenses, according to sources.
- Marc Elias, a lawyer who has represented Democrats in election-related cases, is among those who received a target letter, sources said.
- The letters went to Democrats investigators believe were involved in the recruitment effort.
- The Justice Department had not immediately responded to ABC News’ request for comment.
- Elias said the investigation was politically motivated and denied wrongdoing.
- Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan was campaigning in Anchorage on Election Day.
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