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Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate

Oct 31, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska.
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola speaks during a campaign event Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Juneau, Alaska.

The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.

(Image credit: Chloe Anderson)

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