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Alaska Senate candidate denies knowledge of alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballot
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A Democratic Alaska Senate candidate has denied knowing about an alleged effort to place two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot, according to BBC and Guardian reports. The controversy centers on whether Democrats misled a court about the Alaska Senate race, a claim the Justice Department is now pressing, per Politico. CNN reports that the Justice Department's criminal probe involving Dan Sullivan has accelerated following the Alaska campaign revelations. The New York Times notes that ballot stacking has historical precedent and is not unusual in elections. The candidate's denial and the DOJ's court contention are attributed claims; the underlying allegations remain contested and under investigation.
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Candidate Denies Knowledge of Alleged Plot
An Alaska Senate candidate has denied knowing about an alleged plot to place two individuals named Dan Sullivan on the ballot, according to BBC.
DOJ Alleges Democrats Misled Court
The Department of Justice contends that Democrats misled the court regarding the Alaska Senate race, Politico reports.
Democrat Responds to Allegations
An Alaska Democrat says she "knew nothing" about the effort to put two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, according to The Guardian.
Historical Context
The New York Times reports that ballot stacking in elections has historical precedent, noting that history shows it is "not unusual."
Criminal Probe Accelerates
CNN reports that the Justice Department's Dan Sullivan criminal probe has accelerated following the Alaska campaign revelations.
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