Alaska GOP officials angered by controversy over two candidates named Dan Sullivan

Mary Peltola's campaign and senior Democratic officials participated in a secret effort to recruit spoiler candidates against incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), including another candidate with the name Dan J. Sullivan, according to a report by The New York Times published on October 28, 2026. This revelation has sparked investigations and controversy, with the FBI visiting donors of 'Decoy Dan' Sullivan as part of an ongoing federal investigation since September. Republicans have criticized this alleged tactic aimed at confusing voters, while Democrats claim Peltola was unaware of her campaign's involvement in recruiting the decoy candidate. The race is crucial for determining which party controls the Senate after the midterms on November 7, 2026.