Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola said she knew nothing of an alleged scheme that put two men named Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, while the Trump administration escalates a criminal investigation and has asked election officials to separate ballots ranking retired teacher Dan J Sullivan. BBC
BBC NewsAlaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put 2 Dan Sullivans on ballotThe incumbent Republican running for re-election and allies have accused the Democrats of trying to confuse voters by recruiting a second Dan Sullivan to also stand in the race.
With ranked-choice voting and identical names, what safeguards would make ballots clear without disenfranchising anyone?