DOJ Investigates Alaska Senate Candidate for Voter Confusion Plot

The United States Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to determine if Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. entered the Alaska Senate race as part of a plot to confuse voters and siphon support from incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan.

Following a nonpartisan primary, Democratic candidate Mary Peltola led with over 48% of the vote, while Senator Dan S. Sullivan finished second with 42.74%. Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. secured a spot in the general election after finishing third with 2.44%.

Investigators are examining several irregularities, including Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.'s attempt to use the incumbent's middle initial on the ballot and his history of voting for Democratic candidates. Reports also indicate he received assistance from a Democratic consultant during his filing process. Although the Alaska Division of Elections initially barred him from the ballot, the Alaska Supreme Court overturned that decision.

Jen Psaki of MS NOW criticized the federal probe as politicized. She argued the investigation is unnecessary given that the second Sullivan barely registered with voters and had just over $8,000 cash on hand as of the last FEC filing.