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Justice Department reportedly issues new subpoenas in Alaska senate race probe

Subpoenas reportedly target Democratic officials allegedly tied to a same-name candidate; the campaign and DSCC deny involvement.

The short version

  • The Justice Department has reportedly issued a new wave of subpoenas in its ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race.[The Washington Sun · CBS News]
  • The subpoenas reportedly target several Democratic officials believed to be tied to an alleged effort to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan onto the ballot; Peltola's campaign and the DSCC deny any connection.[CBS News]
  • The Justice Department also amended its civil lawsuit seeking to block certification of results if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to voter confusion.[CBS News]
  • Alaska's Republican governor has ordered a state review of whether the alleged recruitment effort violated state law.[CNBC · CBS News]

Key facts

  • The Justice Department has issued a new wave of subpoenas in its ongoing criminal investigation into Alaska's Senate race.[The Washington Sun · CBS News]
  • The subpoenas target several Democratic officials believed to be tied to the alleged effort to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan to appear on Alaska's ballot.[CBS News]
  • The Justice Department amended its civil lawsuit seeking to block certification of results if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to voter confusion.[CBS News]
  • Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have denied any connection to the effort to put Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot.[CNBC · CBS News]
  • A Justice Department official said activity surrounding the Alaska race increased significantly over the previous 24 hours.[CBS News]
  • A Justice Department official identified 18 U.S.C. Sections 241 and 242 as potential bases for prosecutorial action.[CBS News]
  • Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy directed the Alaska Department of Public Safety to examine whether the alleged recruitment effort violated state law.[CNBC · CBS News]
  • A Justice Department official said the agency was not aware of any confirmed instance of an Alaska voter mistakenly casting a ballot for the wrong Dan Sullivan.[CBS News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Democratic officials were involved in the alleged recruitment effort is unresolved; Peltola's campaign and the DSCC deny involvement.[CNBC · CBS News]
  • The outcome of the governor-ordered state review of the alleged recruitment effort is unknown.[CNBC · CBS News]
  • The reporting does not establish that any Alaska voter cast a ballot for the wrong Dan Sullivan; a Justice Department official said no confirmed instances were known to the agency.[CBS News]

Sources

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