DOJ Probes Alaska Senate Race

The Justice Department is investigating an alleged spoiler-candidate scheme in Alaska’s Senate race. A New York Times investigation said people connected to Democrat Mary PeltolaMary PeltolaAmerican politician (born 1973)’s campaign and the DSCCDemocratic Senatorial Campaign CommitteeDemocratic Party Hill committee for the US Senate tried to recruit Dan J. SullivanDan J. SullivanAmerican teacher and political candidate (1957–) and others to draw votes from Republican incumbent Dan S. SullivanDan SullivanUnited States Senator from Alaska. The race, which could affect Senate control, also includes retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan Jr. on Alaska’s ranked-choice ballot. Alaska investigators opened a state inquiry at Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s request. The Justice Department also sued over possible voter confusion; Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC deny involvement and call the federal action interference. The election is days away.