# RNC rejects narrative of spoiler candidates ‘on both sides,’ calls Alaska scheme ‘fraudulent’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rnc-rejects-narrative-of-spoiler-candidates-on-both-sides-calls-alaska-scheme-fraudulent/
- Published: 2026-10-30T10:00:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T10:40:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rnc-rejects-narrative-spoiler-candidates-both-sides-calls-alaska-scheme-fraudulent
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- The RNC says recruiting a second Dan Sullivan was fraudulent.
- The Justice Department is investigating and has challenged certification.
- The case centres on whether the extra candidate could affect the Senate result.

## Summary

The Republican National Committee has rejected claims that both parties use spoiler candidates, calling efforts to place a second Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s Senate ballot “fraudulent”. The dispute matters because officials say the extra candidate could have confused voters and affected the result of a closely watched Senate race.

The New York Times reported that Democratic nominee Mary Peltola’s campaign, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee aides and others worked to recruit retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan. The Justice Department has sued to block certification of a potential Peltola win if votes for the second Sullivan could have changed the outcome, and its criminal investigation is continuing beyond Election Day; no indictment is expected before then. RNC representative Ally Triolo said the committee has staff, lawyers and election observers in Alaska, while other Republican officials have called for accountability.

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