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RNC calls alleged Alaska ballot scheme fraudulent, rejects spoiler equivalence claims

A New York Times report alleges Peltola's campaign and DSCC aides sought to place a second Dan Sullivan on the Alaska ballot; Alaska's U.S. attorney calls the reporting troubling.

Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 22:23 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The RNC called an alleged Alaska ballot scheme fraudulent and rejected claims that both parties use spoiler candidates.[Fox News]
  • A New York Times report alleges Peltola's campaign and DSCC aides helped place a second Dan J. Sullivan on the Senate ballot; both deny involvement.[Fox News]
  • Alaska's U.S. attorney called the reporting troubling and said it led to a significant surge in law enforcement assets, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation.[CBS News · Fox News]

Key facts

  • The RNC rejected the narrative that both parties use similar spoiler tactics and called the Alaska ballot scheme fraudulent.[Fox News]
  • The New York Times reported that Peltola's campaign, DSCC aides, and others worked to place a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan on the Alaska Senate ballot.[Fox News]
  • Peltola's campaign and DSCC officials deny involvement in recruiting the second Sullivan.[Fox News]
  • Fox News reported, citing sources, an aggressive criminal investigation into Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. appearing on the ballot.[Fox News]
  • Michael Heyman, the U.S. attorney for the District of Alaska, called the new reporting troubling and said it has resulted in a significant surge of law enforcement assets to the state.[CBS News]
  • Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a state investigation into the matter.[Fox News]
  • The Alaska Supreme Court previously ruled the second Dan Sullivan could remain on the ballot under state law.[Fox News]

What remains uncertain

  • The New York Times allegations about recruiting a second Dan Sullivan are disputed and have been denied by Peltola's campaign and DSCC officials.[CBS News · Fox News]
  • The specific crimes or focus of the federal probe are unclear, and the criminal investigation claim rests on unnamed sources.[CBS News · Fox News]

Sources

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