@japdmedia26: Anchorage, Alaska 🇺🇸 — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into allegations that Democratic campaign operatives tried to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to weaken Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's support in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The probe follows an October 28 report by The New York Times, which cited text messages and interviews describing alleged discussions involving staff linked to Mary Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Dunleavy said the report raised serious concerns about election integrity. He ordered Alaska's Department of Public Safety to examine whether any laws were broken and whether legal action is warranted. The controversy centers on Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a retired teacher who shares a name with the Republican senator. Critics allege his candidacy could confuse voters and redirect votes. He has maintained that he entered the race voluntarily. Earlier this year, Alaska election officials removed him from the primary ballot over concerns about possible voter confusion. The Alaska Supreme Court later allowed him to remain on the ballot, ruling that state law did not require candidates to prove they were running in good faith. Peltola's campaign denied involvement, stating it “has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.” The DSCC also denied involvement. President Donald Trump called for legal consequences, writing: “The Democrats cheated! They found a man named Dan Sullivan, put him on the Ballot, then lied to the Court, and said they didn’t know anything about it. That’s perjury.” Peltola described the report as a “distraction” from issues affecting voters, including living costs and the incumbent's positions on national security. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is pursuing a separate lawsuit seeking to delay certification under certain scenarios involving the two candidates. Alaska officials have challenged the federal government's intervention. The investigation does not establish that a crime occurred. Authorities must examine the evidence before determining whether any laws were violated. Alaska's Senate election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with ranked-choice voting rules governing how the winner is determined. Source: Associated Press, ABC News, Alaska Public Media and The Washington Post. #Alaska #USA #MaryPeltola #DanSullivan #japd

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