Peltola says she "knew nothing about" the other Dan Sullivan
"I am not interested in tricking voters," Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola said, after operatives were accused of recruiting a person with the same name as Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Juneau, Alaska — Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola addressed concerns about her opponent, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, on Thursday, stating she had no knowledge of an individual sharing his name running as a candidate. Peltola, a former Alaska House representative, dismissed allegations that her campaign recruited the other Daniel J. Sullivan, denying any involvement in the controversy.
She vowed to focus on affordability in the final days of the race and dismissed the situation as "smears and attacks." The other Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, has maintained he is genuinely running for office. The Justice Department has launched an investigation and filed a lawsuit, fearing voter confusion could lead to a certification challenge.
Alaska's Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, has also initiated a probe into potential violations of state laws and possible criminal charges. President Trump threatened legal action against both candidates, labeling the situation as cheating and urging their removal from the ballot.
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