Sullivan retracts claim that Peltola received debate questions in advance
During the final debate in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan accused the moderator of giving Democratic challenger Mary Peltola the questions in advance, after she read from written notes. Moderator Lori Townsend denied the claim, and Sullivan later said he believed the questions had not been shared beforehand.
The exchange prompted interruptions and calls for decorum, amid broader clashes over energy prices, campaign conduct and Sullivan’s alliance with Donald Trump. Sullivan accused Peltola of benefiting from $500,000 in lobbying work and cited allegations about her treatment of staff; Peltola called those claims fabrications or exaggerations. The race is rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report, while some polls show Peltola slightly ahead.
- Sullivan questioned whether Peltola had advance access to debate questions.
- The moderator denied sharing questions; Sullivan later accepted that.
- Alaska’s Senate contest is rated a toss-up.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Alaska Senate debate erupts in chaos as Trump candidate accuses media of illegally giving his opponent questions ahead of time”.