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  "id": 17637432,
  "title": "Sullivan claims Peltola is ‘still lying’ about campaign’s involvement in Alaska ballot controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/sullivan-claims-peltola-is-still-lying-about-campaigns-involvement-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:24:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/01/sullivan-claims-peltola-is-still-lying-about-campaigns-involvement-in-alaska-ballot-controversy"
  },
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  "account": "Republican Senator Dan Sullivan expressed skepticism on Sunday regarding his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola's assertion that she was unaware of her political aides' involvement in recruiting a lookalike Dan Sullivan onto the ballot. This tactic, Sullivan implied, was designed to confuse voters and potentially impact the outcome of the Senate race. The situation was first reported by The New York Times, which gathered information through interviews, text messages, and campaign finance records showing payments to an operative who aimed to recruit decoy candidates. Peltola maintained her innocence, calling the issue a distraction from the pressing concerns of Alaskans, such as soaring prices post-Iranian War. Her campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Committee have both denied any knowledge of the incident. Despite her protests, Peltola's campaign manager confirmed the New York Times report. The second Sullivan, identified as Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., has always maintained that he acted independently. President Trump has demanded the Democratic candidate face prosecution, and federal agents have conducted investigations and issued subpoenas in Alaska. The state's Republican governor has also ordered a probe and hinted at his potential refusal to certify Peltola's victory. Other notable figures, including South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Representative Jamie Raskin, have also voiced concerns about the tactics employed. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders dismissed the strategy as unwise. Despite these controversies, both candidates have continued their campaigns across the state, with Sullivan distributing sweets at a \"trunk-or-treat\" event.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Republican Senator Dan Sullivan doubts Mary Peltola's claim of unawareness.",
    "Peltola's campaign denies involvement in the ballot controversy.",
    "Federal and state probes launched over the alleged deceptive tactic."
  ],
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