Alaska Senate Candidate Denies Knowledge of Ballot Scheme

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Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola has denied any knowledge of a scheme to place two men named Dan Sullivan on the Alaska Senate ballot. The Trump administration is escalating a criminal investigation into the alleged plot, with the state's Republican governor ordering an official inquiry. Sullivan's campaign accused Democrats of trying to confuse voters in what is considered a tight race. Peltola stated she was unaware of any other candidates besides herself and the incumbent, aiming to clear the air regarding the controversy.