Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into allegations that Democratic campaign staff attempted to recruit a candidate with the same name as an incumbent Republican senator. The move follows a New York Times report suggesting a scheme to confuse voters in a tight midterm race.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights intense partisan tensions and concerns over election integrity in a critical US midterm contest.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was acting on claims in a news report
The Republican governor of Alaska has ordered an investigation into an alleged "scheme" designed "to manipulate Alaska's elections".
Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was responding to a New York Times (NYT) report , external . The story said the team of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola worked with people who tried to recruit a man to contest the Senate race who shares their name with Peltola's opponent, Dan Sullivan.
Sullivan, the incumbent senator, and fellow Republicans have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters. President Donald Trump has called for Peltola to be barred.
Peltola's team deny any wrongdoing, or encouraging the second Dan Sullivan to stand in the tight contest.
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Alaska governor orders probe into Democratic campaign's alleged links to same-name candidate
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