Alaska Sen. Sullivan says he'll accept election results, slams Peltola

Key Points:

• A lawsuit alleges that the appearance of a second candidate named Sullivan on the Alaska Senate ballot could confuse voters and siphon votes from incumbent Republican Sullivan, potentially benefiting Democrat Peltola.
• Peltola denies involvement with the second Sullivan, but The New York Times reported her campaign helped recruit Dan J. Sullivan as a spoiler candidate; Alaska's governor has launched a criminal investigation into the matter.
• The Alaska Supreme Court upheld Dan J. Sullivan's ballot placement despite legal challenges, and ballot-stacking, while controversial, is generally legal and has been used by both parties in past elections.
• The Alaska Senate race is highly competitive, rated as a "toss-up," with Peltola holding a slight polling lead; Democrats see Alaska as a key opportunity to flip a Senate seat to gain control of Congress.
• Both campaigns accuse each other of unethical tactics, with Republican Sullivan calling Peltola unfit for office and accusing her of dishonesty, while Peltola insists she can win fairly without tricks.