Alaska Governor Orders Investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate Campaign
UKPulse News Desk
Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy announced plans to launch a criminal investigation into the campaign of Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola, accused of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a candidate with the same name as her opponent.
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign
- Peltola's campaign is accused of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a candidate with the same name as her opponent, Dan Sullivan
The Republican governor of Alaska announced plans to launch a criminal investigation after a report accused the campaign of the Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a candidate with the same name as her opponent.
Governor Mike Dunleavy wrote on social media that he was 'directing the Department of Public Safety to investigate whether this scheme violated Alaska's laws and whether criminal charges or civil action are warranted'.
What this means for you: If you are a resident of Alaska, this investigation may affect the outcome of the Senate election.