# Alaska voters say decoy candidate allegations will not sway Senate choices

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/revealed-alaskan-voters-tell-the-daily-mail-whether-theyll-vote-for-democrat-mary-peltola-or-republican-dan-sullivan-after-decoy-drama-shakes-up-crucial-race/
- Published: 2026-10-31T19:35:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T19:47:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/us-politics/article-16254671/Alaska-voters-Mary-Peltola-Dan-Sullivan-decoy-race.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Interviewed voters said the alleged decoy scheme would not change their choices.
- Federal and state investigations are under way.
- Cost of living remains a key concern for Alaskans.

## Summary

Alaska voters interviewed about the Senate race said allegations that Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign helped recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan would not change their votes. The claims have prompted federal and state investigations, and Republican allies are challenging the election process, making the dispute a significant issue in a closely watched race.

A New York Times report alleged that Peltola’s campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee recruited the “decoy” candidate; Peltola said she had no knowledge of this and called the allegation offensive. US Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed a civil lawsuit and criminal probe, without specifying the suspected crime, while the governor opened a separate investigation. Voters cited other priorities, including Sullivan’s support for President Trump and the high cost of living; one remote village reported gas at $26.82 a gallon in August, compared with a statewide average of just over $5.

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