NRSC asks FEC to probe Peltola campaign over Dan Sullivan

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has filed a supplemental complaint asking the Federal Election Commission to investigate Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee over the alleged recruitment of a second Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race. The complaint alleges that Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy was part of an effort involving Peltola campaign agents and outside groups to shape the ballot. It asks the FEC to investigate and impose any sanctions warranted, and to refer the matter to the Justice Department if the commission finds knowing and willful violations. The filing makes allegations, not findings of wrongdoing. The move follows new reporting about efforts to recruit Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher whose name resembles that of incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. The New York Times investigation cited in the complaint described communications and interviews concerning the alleged effort. The NRSC had previously asked the FEC to examine Dan J. Sullivan’s candidacy; the supplemental filing adds allegations and details. It also names Gerald Heikes as another candidate the Peltola campaign allegedly tried to recruit....