# Peltola repeats denial of ballot-stacking reports, stays silent on federal probe

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/peltola-repeats-denial-of-ballot-stacking-reports-stays-silent-on-federal-probe/
- Published: 2026-10-31T20:26:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T00:22:24+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6186389-peltola-repeats-denial-of-ballot-stacking-reports-stays-silent-on-federal-probe/
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Peltola again denied involvement in the alleged ballot effort.
- She did not discuss the federal probe in her rally speech but answered questions about it beforehand.
- Federal and state inquiries are under way; no offence has been established.

## Summary

Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, repeated her denial of involvement in an alleged effort to recruit another candidate named Sullivan. Speaking at a Friday rally, she said she was offended by the suggestion that she had helped anyone else enter the race and argued that she did not need such help to win. She did not address the federal investigation in her rally speech. In an interview with local television before taking the stage, however, she said she did not know whether anyone in her campaign had been involved and was still learning the details of the investigation.

The allegations follow reporting that people linked to Peltola’s campaign sought to place Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. on the ballot, potentially drawing votes from the incumbent. The Justice Department has issued subpoenas and is investigating, while Alaska’s governor has ordered a separate state inquiry. Federal prosecutors have not said what offence, if any, may have occurred. Alaska’s Supreme Court allowed the second Sullivan to stand, and the ballot identifies the incumbent by his party and status. The claims remain under investigation, and Peltola denies knowing about or participating in the alleged effort.

## Coverage

- [The Hill: Peltola repeats denial of ballot-stacking reports, stays silent on federal probe](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6186389-peltola-repeats-denial-of-ballot-stacking-reports-stays-silent-on-federal-probe/)
- [Alaska's News Source: Exclusive: Peltola speaks with KTUU on federal probe into election conspiracy accusations](https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/10/31/exclusive-peltola-speaks-with-ktuu-federal-probe-into-election-conspiracy-accusations/)
- [Alaska Public Media: DOJ launches law enforcement ‘surge’ in Alaska to investigate ballot-stacking allegations](https://alaskapublic.org/news/politics/elections/2026-10-30/doj-launches-law-enforcement-surge-in-alaska-to-investigate-ballot-stacking-allegations)

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