FBI visits Dan J. Sullivan donor in Petersburg as Alaska Senate race inquiry widens
Key Points:
- The FBI has initiated an investigation into Dan J. Sullivan, a U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska, contacting donors in Alaska and Massachusetts about possible deception related to his campaign.
- Federal authorities confirmed a criminal probe and the Department of Justice sought a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots amid concerns of voter confusion.
- The investigation intensified following reports that the campaign of Democrat Mary Peltola may have recruited Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher sharing a name with the Republican incumbent, to split votes.
- President Donald Trump accused Democrats of high-level voter fraud and suggested Sullivan was hiding due to guilt, while Peltola denied any involvement and condemned the allegations as a smear campaign.
- The probe continues as Alaska prepares for a ranked choice general election, with Peltola and the incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan as the leading candidates.