NewsWPLG Local 10October 31, 2026Miami-Dade County
FBI visits Alaska Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan donor as federal inquiry widens
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The FBI began contacting donors of Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan on Friday to investigate potential voter deception as a criminal probe intensifies ahead of Tuesday's ranked-choice general election. Federal authorities also requested a court order to isolate certain ballots to investigate voter confusion.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The federal investigation directly impacts an Alaska Senate race involving former Representative Mary Peltola and Republican Senator Dan Sullivan just days before voters cast ballots.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonMichael Heyman“Alaska U.S. Attorney discussing the federal investigation”OrganizationFBI“Federal agency conducting an investigation into potential deception involving ca”OrganizationU.S. Department of Justice“Federal department pushing for a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots”locationNew York“Location where reporter Mustian is based”locationAlaska“State where the Senate election and federal investigation are taking place”PersonMary Peltola“Former congresswoman and Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Senator Dan ”locationAnchorage“Alaska city where FBI statements and campaign events took place”PersonBecky Bohrer“Associated Press reporter based in Juneau, Alaska”PersonCharles Flint“Donor who contributed $500 to Dan J. Sullivan's campaign and was contacted by th”PersonDan J. Sullivan“U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska sharing a name with the Republican incumbent”OrganizationThe Associated Press“News organization reporting on the investigation”PersonDan Sullivan“Republican incumbent U.S. Senator running for reelection in Alaska”PersonMustian“Associated Press reporter based in New York”locationJuneau“Alaska city where reporter Becky Bohrer is based”locationPetersburg“Small fishing community where candidate Dan J. Sullivan lives and where an FBI a”OrganizationThe New York Times“Publication whose revelations prompted a surge of law enforcement assets to Alas”