Justice · Anchorage, United States · United States of America · October 30, 2026

Justice Department probes Alaska Senate race over two Dan Sullivans

Reported by 10 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 12:29 AM ET

The Justice Department escalated a case over a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot. Republicans accuse Democrats of recruiting him to confuse voters. Democrat Mary Peltola denies knowing of any plot. Alaska's governor ordered an investigation.

Why it matters

The seat could decide Senate control days before voters go to the polls.

Background

Republican Dan Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Trump says he ordered DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race certification
2. Oct 24US sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican loses
3. Oct 30Justice Department probes Alaska Senate race over two Dan Sullivans
4. Oct 31Trump administration presses probe into second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska ballot
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Sources

• BBC News ↗Oct 30, 8:29 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Oct 30, 7:13 PM ET
• CNBC ↗Oct 30, 12:29 AM ET

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