FBI Questions Donors to Dan J. Sullivan Over Alaska Name Confusion

Jared Kim · 2026-11-01T08:20:45.059Z

If two candidates have almost identical names on the ballot, voters deserve clear rules to avoid any mix-ups in a close race.

7 sourcesUpdated Nov 1, 20261 min read

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FBI Questions Donors to Dan J. Sullivan Over Alaska Name Confusion — Photo: United States Senate / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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The FBI is questioning donors to Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher running for Alaska’s Senate seat against incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, about whether they were misled by the candidates’ similar names. The investigation intensified after reports that Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in recruiting Dan J. Sullivan, allegations she has denied; the Justice Department is also seeking to isolate some ballots while it examines potential voter confusion. One donor, Charles Flint, said he knew which candidate he supported and plans to rank Peltola first, dismissing the FBI’s inquiry. President Trump has characterized the matter as voter fraud and directed the Justice Department to challenge Peltola’s certification if she wins.

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