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Millions pour into Alaska to boost fringe U.S. Senate candidates

More than $2 million has been spent in an effort to weaken both Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.

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Super PACs try to game Alaska’s open primary for U.S. Senate by elevating political unknowns

Groups have spent $2 million to promote fringe or perennial candidates. It's a false-flag strategy to help the major candidates but ranked choice voting blunts its impact.

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Millions pour into Alaska to boost fringe U.S. Senate candidates

More than $2 million has been spent in an effort to weaken both Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.

5 days ago·Anchorage, United States

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Millions pour into Alaska to boost fringe U.S. Senate candidates

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