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Schumer accused of 'decoy' Dan Sullivan plot in Alaska Senate race
The New York Times reports the alleged effort began in summer twenty twenty-five, and the Justice Department is reportedly investigating; Peltola and Schumer's office deny any scheme.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Schumer accused of yearlong plot to plant 'decoy' candidate in critical Senate race”, with reporting from Alaska's News Source, The Hill and Washington Examiner.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 1:31 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Dan Sullivan, Alaska Senate.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump accuses Dems of perjury in Dan Sullivan race, governor orders… (October 29).
The real story
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- Fox NewsSchumer accused of yearlong plot to plant 'decoy' candidate in critical Senate race
- Alaska's News SourceNYT report: Peltola team accused of searching for Dan Sullivans to be on Senate ballot October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- The HillDemocrats quiet as probes mount into Mary Peltola's alleged campaign candidate recruitment October 29, 2026 · facts used on air
- Washington ExaminerMary Peltola allies accused of recruiting ‘Decoy Dan’ as DOJ inquiry continues October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenate Republican John Barrasso accuses Chuck Schumer of scheming with Mary Peltola's campaign to put a decoy Dan Sullivan on the Alaska ballot.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPeltola says she knew nothing, and Schumer's spokesperson denies any recruitment scheme.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe New York Times says the effort started in the summer of twenty twenty-five, with the goal of finding as many Dan Sullivans as possible.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe second one is a retired schoolteacher from Petersburg, and now there's a Justice Department investigation.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBallot stacking.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorComing from you, that's practically a standing ovation.
The story so far
- Second Dan Sullivan, Rays' Game 5 gamble, Bolsonaro in Miami · The Guardian
- Trump accuses Dems of perjury in Dan Sullivan race, governor orders… · Axios
- Schumer accused of 'decoy' Dan Sullivan plot in Alaska Senate race (this story)
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