Mary Peltola participated in a scheme to run a fake candidate named Dan Sullivan against Senator Dan Sullivan.

What we found

Contradicts. Peltola has denied any knowledge of or participation in recruiting another Dan Sullivan, and Alaskans for Mary and the DSCC denied involvement; this is a denial rather than an authoritative rebuttal of the allegation.[1][4][5]

Context. The New York Times reported that aides to Peltola's campaign and the DSCC secretly recruited a second Dan Sullivan, citing about 12 sources and documents, but this is the report's allegation rather than an established finding.[2][5][6]

Context. Snopes and Alaska's News Source state they were unable to independently verify the Times's claims, so the central allegation remains unconfirmed by fact-checkers.[2][8]

Context. The DOJ alleges Peltola's campaign and the DSCC misled a federal court, and Alaska's governor ordered a criminal investigation; these are pending allegations and inquiries, not findings.[1][3][7][9]

Context. A federal judge dismissed the DOJ lawsuit seeking to block certification, and the DOJ said it would appeal; this does not address whether Peltola took part in the scheme.[3]

Sources

9 sources: 3 fact-checkers, 2 tier 1, 3 not rated, 1 tier 2

1. 1Explaining the Case of the Two Dan Sullivans on Alaska's ...factcheck.org · fact-checker · cited for: contradicts, context
2. 2What is ballot-stacking and is it illegal? Alaska Senate race controversy, explainedsnopes.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
3. 3Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent losesapnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: context
4. 4Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put two Dan Sullivans on ballotbbc.com · tier 1 · cited for: contradicts
5. 5Peltola campaign under fire after report that it recruited ...goodmorningamerica.com · not rated · cited for: contradicts, context
6. 6Why the Peltola 'spoiler' controversy may be too late to ...thehill.com · tier 1 · cited for: context
7. 7DOJ contends Democrats misled court on Alaska Senate ...politico.com · tier 2 · cited for: context
8. 8As government investigates Democrat involvement in Dan J. Sullivan candidacy, does collusion break the law?alaskasnewssource.com · not rated · cited for: context
9. 9Alaska governor orders probe into election same-name ' ...afp.com · not rated · cited for: context

Where this claim was made

Said in 1 published post

• Bannon`s War Room · Oct 28, 2026“It turned out it was a scheme by the Democrats. That's what they do best. They cheat. ... and Mary Peltola should resign from the race. I think she should be prosecuted criminally for what she did”Post →

Related claims

• The New York Times published a story alleging that a fake candidate named Dan Sullivan was created to run against Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska.True
• There are two candidates named Dan Sullivan running for office in Alaska.True
• Dan Sullivan is a candidate for the United States Senate in the 2026 election.True
• The Department of Justice sued Alaska regarding voter confusion caused by two candidates named Dan Sullivan appearing on the ballot.True
• The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee recruited a spoiler candidate with the same name as a Republican candidate to trick Alaska voters.True