Republicans rip Peltola over report her campaign recruited second Sullivan

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The Hill's Headlines | PM — October 28, 2026

The Hill's Headlines | PM — October 28, 2026

Republicans are blasting Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) over reports her campaign recruited one of her midterm opponents, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., to counter incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan’s (R) reelection bid.

The New York Times reported Wednesday Peltola’s campaign directly attempted to recruit someone with the same name as her GOP opponent — allegations the former congresswoman denied. The similarity between the two candidates’ names sparked a Justice Department (DOJ) lawsuit seeking block the state’s election certification, citing potential voter confusion.

In a statement to The Hill, the Sullivan campaign accused Peltola of “gaslighting” Alaska voters.

“Alaskans deserve to know the truth. Mary Peltola, her campaign, and her senior advisors colluded with the DSCC, national........

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