Federal prosecutors in Alaska confirm criminal investigation into Senate race ballot confusion involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan
U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed Friday that a criminal investigation is underway into an alleged scheme to put Daniel J. Sullivan, a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, on the Alaska Senate ballot. The probe follows a New York Times report that operatives linked to Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign and the DSCC helped recruit the second Sullivan. Peltola denies knowing about the effort; the DOJ has filed a parallel civil suit seeking to preserve ballots ranking Daniel J. Sullivan.
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“Top Alaska prosecutor said he has not discussed the investigation into state’s Senate race”CNN CNN LEFT
“DOJ insists it just wants Alaska ballots preserved and isn’t seeking to change votes”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
“Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate - AP News” · AP News, The Hill