Claim Check · Elections
“Mary Peltola denied any involvement in or knowledge of the recruitment of the second Dan Sullivan candidate”
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At a campaign event in Juneau, Alaska on October 29, 2026, Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola stated, 'I knew nothing about any other candidate on the ballot except for me and the incumbent,' denying any knowledge or involvement in recruiting a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to the ballot as a spoiler.
The Associated Press report carried by ABC News directly quotes Peltola denying knowledge of the effort to recruit the second Dan Sullivan candidate, made publicly at a speech in Juneau. CBS News and NBC News corroborate the broader context of the allegations and ensuing investigation, confirming the setting and subject of her denial. The claim matches the reported quote and context closely, with no indication of sarcasm, hypothetical framing, or misattribution.
Sources
- Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation — abcnews.com
- Breaking down the report alleging Mary Peltola's campaign recruited a second Dan Sullivan in Alaska — CBS News
- Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola camp after report they recruited second Dan Sullivan — NBC News
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