Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election, sources say
The retired teacher’s departure deepens concerns about voter confusion as state and federal investigators examine claims of recruitment tied to Mary Peltola’s campaign.
- Independent candidate Daniel Sullivan left his hometown of Petersburg, Alaska, on Monday, just days before the midterm election, according to multiple sources confirmed to CBS News.
- Republicans have argued for months that the independent candidate is a 'sham candidate' intended to confuse voters, and the race has been shaken by claims that Peltola's campaign allegedly 'planted' him to boost her chances.
- Petersburg residents reported seeing no campaign materials like signs or flyers from the retired teacher. Local fisherman Andrew Worhatch told CBS, 'I don't think it's a serious candidacy.'
- Alaska Gov Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation following the reports, while the Trump DOJ is seeking to block election certification if Dan Sullivan loses, citing 'voter confusion.'
- The Senate contest remains a toss-up with the seat potentially determining the balance of power in Congress, though no one has been charged with a crime related to the controversy.
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Report: Alaska’s Second Dan Sullivan Leaves Hometown Days Before Election
Daniel J. Sullivan, the independent Alaska Senate candidate accused of entering the race to draw votes from Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, left his hometown days before the election, according to CBS News.
Exit of Dan Sullivan Sparks Controversy in Alaska Senate Race
Daniel J. Sullivan's abrupt departure from Petersburg shortly before a critical New York Times report has raised eyebrows. The federal investigation centers around claims of voter confusion linked to his candidacy in the closely-watched Senate contest.
NEW: 'Decoy' Dan Sullivan Fled Remote Alaska Hometown Just Days Before Bombshell NYT Report
Daniel J. Sullivan — a former teacher who is currently at the center of a federal investigation concerning Alaska’s tightly-contested U.S. Senate race — left his remote hometown of Petersburg just days before a bombshell New York Times report alleging that Democratic Party nominee Mary Peltola’s team recruited him to run with the intention of […]
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TMZAlaska Senate Candidate Accused of Vote-Splitting Exits Hometown Before Election
The mystery surrounding Alaska's second Dan Sullivan is getting even stranger ... 'cause the Senate candidate accused of being planted to confuse voters has reportedly left his hometown just days before the election.
Senate candidate leaves hometown as mystery swirls around high-stakes race: report
An independent Senate candidate whose name closely resembles Alaska’s Republican incumbent left his hometown days before the election, adding another unanswered question to a closely watched race, according to a CBS News exclusive report.Daniel J. Sullivan departed Petersburg on Monday, multiple sou...
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