NewsWPLG Local 10October 29, 2026Miami-Dade County
Justice Department issues grand jury subpoenas in Alaska Senate candidate investigation
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The Justice Department has escalated a criminal investigation involving an Alaska Senate candidate by issuing new grand jury subpoenas and records preservation demands. The probe centers on allegations that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in recruiting another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan Jr. to confuse voters. Meanwhile, political figures across the country campaigned ahead of upcoming elections.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Federal investigators are examining campaign recruitment practices in a high-stakes Senate race, while voters navigate final campaign events and polling regarding key economic and healthcare issues.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department issued a raft of new grand jury subpoenas and records preservation demands in a criminal investigation over an Alaska Senate candidate sharing a name with incumbent Dan Sullivan.
- The subpoenas follow reports that Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign was involved in recruiting Dan J. Sullivan Jr. to allegedly confuse voters.
- Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Peltola following the revelations.
- President Trump campaigned in South Carolina for Darline Graham and commented on various Senate races across North Carolina, Michigan, and Texas.
- A planned campaign stop by Trump in Salina, Kansas, was converted into a virtual tele-rally, with plans for more than 20 tele-rallies before Tuesday's election day.
- A Gallup poll found that about half of registered voters consider the economy, healthcare, and the situation in Iran to be extremely important to their vote for Congress.
- In Iowa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand urged voters to knock doors and make phone calls to support his campaign.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Carolina“location of Trump rally”PersonJD Vance“Vice President”locationKansas“location of scheduled campaign stop converted to tele-rally”OrganizationGallup“conducted poll on voter priorities”locationMichigan“location of tight Senate race”PersonMike Dunleavy“Republican Alaska Governor”OrganizationJustice Department“escalating a criminal investigation over an Alaska Senate candidate”OrganizationRepublican National Committee“helmed by Michael Whatley during 2024 campaign”OrganizationAssociated Press“news organization reporting on subpoenas”locationNorth Carolina“location of open Senate contest”OrganizationWhite House“provided statements regarding tele-rallies”PersonDan J. Sullivan Jr.“Alaska Senate candidate sharing a name with the incumbent”PersonRoy Cooper“Democratic Senate nominee and governor”locationAlaska“state of Senate candidate investigation”PersonMary Peltola“Democratic candidate in Alaska Senate race”OrganizationKansas Republican Party“confirmed cancellation of Saturday event”PersonMelania Trump“first lady”PersonAdam Hamilton“Democrat and Methodist megachurch pastor running against Roger Marshall”locationTexas“location of Senate race”locationIowa“state where Rob Sand is running for governor”PersonRob Sand“Democrat running to be Iowa's next governor and state auditor”PersonDarline Graham“Republican candidate for U.S. Senate”PersonDanedri Herbert“chair of the Kansas Republican Party”PersonAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic nominee in Michigan”PersonRoger Marshall“GOP Kansas Senator”PersonMichael Whatley“Republican candidate endorsed by Trump in North Carolina”locationClive“location in Iowa where Sand spoke to voters”PersonDan Sullivan“Republican incumbent in Alaska Senate race”OrganizationThe New York Times“reported on campaign recruitment involvement”PersonAnnie Andrews“Democrat running for U.S. Senate”PersonJames Talarico“Democratic Texas Senate nominee”