Trump Denounces Ballot Scam in Alaska Senate Race
President Donald Trump and Senator Dan S. Sullivan are campaigning against Democrat Mary Peltola amid disputes over a potential sham candidate on the ballot.
Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska in the November 3 midterms. Peltola, a former U.S. House lawmaker and Alaska native, has centered her campaign on the cost-of-living crisis, criticizing tariffs and military actions against Iran for driving up fuel and import costs.
Senator Sullivan has countered by accusing Peltola of enabling Democratic policies that harm Alaska's oil and gas industries and has highlighted reports of her alleged mistreatment of staff. The race is further complicated by the presence of another Republican, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., on the ballot. President Donald Trump has condemned this as a "SCAM" and "CHEATING," alleging that the second Sullivan is a sham candidate intended to siphon votes from the incumbent.
While Trump has suggested looking at legal options to remove Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the ballot, legal experts suggest Alaska's ranked-choice voting system may neutralize the threat. Outside groups have invested tens of millions of dollars into the contest, which is viewed as a key seat for Democrats seeking control of the Senate.
