On October 29, 2026, Alaska Governor has initiated an investigation into allegations against Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign. Reports suggest the campaign may have recruited a candidate to disrupt and dilute Republican votes.
The controversy comes amid President Trump’s renewed calls for the prosecution of Peltola. He made this demand during a visit to another strongly Republican state. Here, his endorsed candidate is encountering challenges.
Reporter Liz Landers provided coverage for this development. Landers is a correspondent at PBS NewsHour, focusing on the White House and the Trump administration. Before joining, she reported on national security for Scripps News and tackled disinformation issues for the network.