Politics · Anchorage, United States · United States of America · October 31, 2026

Trump administration presses probe into second 'Dan Sullivan' on Alaska ballot

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 4:56 PM ET

The Trump administration pressed a criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race over a second candidate named Dan Sullivan. Republicans accuse Democrats of recruiting him. Democratic nominee Mary Peltola said she had no knowledge of any ballot stacking.

Why it matters

The probe could affect a close Senate race that helps decide control of the chamber.

Background

Ballot stacking means backing minor candidates to split an opponent's vote.

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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6. Nov 2Michigan Democrat Stevens endorses Republican Rogers in Senate race
7. Nov 3Michigan Senate race tests Trump's Congress
8. Nov 4Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate
9. Nov 9US Senate advances energy permitting bill

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Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Oct 31, 6:11 AM ET
• UPI ↗Oct 30, 4:56 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 31, 8:47 AM ET

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