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NYT: Peltola Allies Helped Recruit ‘Second Dan Sullivan’; Camp Denies

The New York Times reported Wednesday that people working with Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign and senior DSCC aides took part in efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan to run against Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, citing interviews, texts and documents. Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC deny involvement. The Times notes such tactics are generally legal. Election Day is Nov. 3; a DOJ suit over voter confusion is pending.

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Original TruthRank graphic. Report by The New York Times; denials and context from CNBC, The Hill and AP (via the Los Angeles Times). Allegations are the Times’ reporting and are denied.
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What’s confirmed

  • The New York Times reported Wednesday that people working with Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign and senior DSCC aides took part in efforts to recruit Daniel J. Sullivan to run against Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, citing interviews, texts and documents.
  • Peltola’s campaign and the DSCC deny involvement.
  • The Times notes such tactics are generally legal.
  • Election Day is Nov. 3; a DOJ suit over voter confusion is pending.

Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: The New York Times, CNBC, The Hill and AP.

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  • Now: 90% with 4 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record

Plus the primary source: The New York Times’ Oct. 28 report.
✓The New York Times Counted
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/us/politics/alaska-dan-sullivan-conspiracy-peltola.html
✓CNBC Counted
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/mary-peltola-dan-sullivan-alaska-senate-campaign-recruitment.html
✓The Hill Counted
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6178270-peltola-denies-sullivan-recruitment-alaska-senate-report/
✓AP Counted
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-10-28/report-peltolas-campaign-involved-in-effort-to-recruit-second-dan-sullivan-for-alaska-senate-race

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  • Published at 90% with 4 independent confirmations.

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