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Alaska voter 'disgusted' by reported 'decoy Dan' plot switches from Peltola to Sullivan

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Nitzberg, A. (2026, November 3). Alaska voter 'disgusted' by reported 'decoy Dan' plot switches from Peltola to Sullivan. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/alaska-voter-disgusted-decoy-dan-plot-switches-peltola-sullivan

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-03 · by Alex Nitzberg

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A voter in Alaska’s Senate race, which uses ranked-choice voting, switched his support from Democratic candidate Mary Peltola to incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan after learning about an alleged scheme involving a similarly named candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., reportedly recruited by Democrats. The male voter expressed disgust over the reported plot and cited ethical concerns as reasons for changing his vote. This shift reflects growing skepticism among some voters regarding potential election manipulation tactics detailed in recent New York Times reports.
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In the 2026 Senate race in Alaska, a voter initially considering casting their ballot for Democratic candidate Mary Peltola has now decided to support incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan after learning about an alleged Democrat-linked election scheme known as the 'decoy Dan' plot. This change of heart is attributed to revelations published by The New York Times last week, which detailed Democrats allegedly recruiting a similar-named candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., to run against Sen. Sullivan. The voter expressed disgust over the alleged tactics and switched their vote accordingly. The race uses ranked-choice voting, adding complexity to the election process and drawing significant national attention.

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📰 Alaska Voter Switch Due to Decoy Dan Plot
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⚖️ Leans right Hedges 3 of 19 claims Outlet record 78/100
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Toronto Star
⚖️ Leans right Hedges 1 of 3 claims Outlet record 64/100
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Washington Examiner
Hedges 0 of 2 claims Outlet record 69/100
“Article A discusses Joe Concha's reaction to the NYT's 'Decoy Dan' scoop, while Article B covers a voter's response and switch in voting preference due to the reported scheme.”
CBS News
Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 65/100
“Article A focuses on a specific voter changing their vote due to an alleged election scheme, while Article B provides a general overview of Alaska's Senate race and mentions Texas.”
Washington Examiner
Hedges 1 of 2 claims Outlet record 69/100
“Article A discusses Byron York's criticism of Mary Peltola's campaign strategies, while Article B reports on a voter changing their mind due to an alleged election scheme in the context of the Alaska Senate race.”
Washington Examiner
⚖️ Centre Hedges 0 of 3 claims Outlet record 69/100
“Article A describes Sen. Dan Sullivan's advice to voters, while Article B reports on a voter's decision change due to an alleged election scheme.”
New York Post
Hedges 5 of 24 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A discusses the emergence of a report on an alleged 'second Dan Sullivan' effort, while Article B covers reactions from voters due to this reported scheme, indicating different specific events in time.”
New York Post
⚖️ Leans strongly right Hedges 1 of 10 claims Outlet record 66/100
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New York Post
⚖️ Leans left Hedges 0 of 11 claims Outlet record 66/100
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⚖️ Leans strongly left Hedges 2 of 4 claims Outlet record 69/100
“While both articles discuss the unusual situation involving a second Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, Article A focuses on the controversy and allegations of voter confusion, while Article B covers how this issue is affecting voters' decisions at the polls.”
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🔮 They both confirmed they would be voting for Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.
🔮 Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, suggested that Americans could die if Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is elected, suggesting that the Democrat could use U.S. intelligence to tip off terrorists.
🔮 The evidence will determine what happens next," the GOP governor continued.
🔮 Alaska needs leaders who will put our state first, and I’m proud to support them.
🔮 The Associated Press contributed to this report This is a breaking news story and will be updated
🔮 "Senator Ossoff, you've repeatedly said you won't run for president in 2028, but your name continues to surface as a potential contender," Bluestein said, adding, "So will you pledge right now tonight to serve your full six-year term if you win?"
🔮 A bipartisan group of senators is urging Donald Trump to scrap his recently announced diesel deal with Russia, warning it could help President Vladimir Putin finance his war against Ukraine and calling the agreement "a gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our Allies."
🔮 Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat currently running to regain a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio after losing his 2024 re-election bid, has indicated that he would not support impeaching President Donald Trump.
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Alaska GPE · 4× Peltola PERSON · 4× Dan S. Sullivan PERSON · 3× Dan Sullivan PERSON · 3× Senate ORG · 3× Mary Peltola PERSON · 2× New York Times ORG · 2× Democrat NORP · 1× Fox News ORG · 1× Republican NORP · 1×

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As the Senate race in Alaska makes headlines over an alleged Democrat-linked election scheme, Fox News spoke with voters heading to the polls to see whether their decisions were changed, including one man who said he is voting for incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, despite having previously considered voting for the Democratic Senate candidate, former Rep. Mary Peltola.
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🔮 They both confirmed they would be voting for Sen. Dan S. Sullivan.

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As the Senate race in Alaska makes headlines over an alleged Democrat-linked election scheme, Fox News spoke with voters heading to the polls to see whether their decisions were changed, including one man who said he is voting for incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, despite having previously considered voting for the Democratic Senate candidate, former Rep. Mary Peltola. asserted
he → make → candidate
The Senate race, which is a ranked-choice voting contest, has been the subject of significant national attention due to the inclusion of a candidate with nearly the same name as the incumbent GOP lawmaker. asserted
which → rank → lawmaker
The male voter, who did not provide his name, explained that he "thought it was sketchy from the get-go." asserted
it → provide → go
A New York Times report published last week detailed the alleged scam that involved Democrats seeking to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to run in the race against the incumbent Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan. asserted
that → publish → Sen.
"When The New York Times article came out, and I found out how that transpired, I was disgusted by the whole thing, so sleazy," the voter noted. asserted
voter → come → thing
A woman who was with the man in Alaska noted that he had "thought about voting for Mary Peltola." "I switched," he said. asserted
he → note → Peltola
The woman said she believes it is "unethical, and I don't think [Peltola] should be elected." asserted
Peltola → say → ?
The man agreed. asserted
man → agree → ?
They both confirmed they would be voting for Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. asserted
they → confirm → Sullivan
The Peltola campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's comment request on Tuesday. asserted
campaign → respond → Tuesday
In a rally speech last week, Peltola denied being involved in the alleged scheme. asserted
Peltola → deny → scheme
"I knew nothing about any other candidates on the ballot except for me and the incumbent. asserted
I → know → me
That is all I have ever known about," Peltola said. asserted
Peltola → know → ?
"I am not interested in tricking voters. asserted
I → trick → voters
I know I can beat Dan Sullivan." asserted
I → know → Sullivan
Sen. Sullivan said during a speech on Monday, "We all knew that the decoy Dan guy was fake, but the extent of the corruption, the extent of the cheating." President Donald Trump is backing the senator in the race. asserted
Trump → say → race
"Senator Dan S. Sullivan, the Best Senator in the History of Alaska, and one of the Best in the Country, should be running his Senatorial Race in Alaska, 'UNDER PROTEST,' for the FRAUD that has been committed against him in putting another Dan Sullivan on the Ballot. asserted
that → run → Ballot
Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday night. asserted
Trump → post → night
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