Trump says Peltola "shouldn't be allowed to run" for Alaska Senate seat over report on why 2 Dan Sullivans are in the race

Updated on: October 29, 2026 / 2:30 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump says Peltola "shouldn't be allowed to run" for Alaska Senate seat over report on why 2 Dan Sullivans are in the race

TL;DR

  • President Trump alleges election fraud by Mary Peltola's campaign for allegedly recruiting a second candidate named Dan Sullivan.
  • Trump stated Peltola "shouldn't be allowed to run" and suggested that "the Democrats cheated."
  • Peltola's campaign and the DSCC have strongly denied any role in recruiting the duplicate Sullivan.
  • The Alaska Senate race features four candidates, including incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola.
  • A second candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., is on the ballot with no party affiliation.
  • The New York Times reported that a Democratic operative linked to Peltola's campaign helped encourage Daniel J. Sullivan to run.
  • The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. can appear on the ballot.
  • The Justice Department filed a lawsuit to prevent the election certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to voter confusion.