Republicans seize on controversy in Alaska's closely watched Senate race

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Details: Written by PBS News; Category: Election Results; Published: 30 October 2026; Created: 30 October 2026; Last Updated: 30 October 2026

Republicans seize on controversy in Alaska's closely watched Senate race

Alaska's governor is ordering an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign over reports that it recruited a spoiler candidate to dilute Republican votes. That's as President Trump repeated calls for Peltola's prosecution during a trip to another deep red state where his endorsed candidate is facing headwinds. Liz Landers reports.

By: Liz Landers, Jonah Anderson

Posted: 2026-10-29 22:55:01

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