Trump Calls for Removal of Democratic Candidate in Alaska

31.10.2026 06:25 HotInfo

US President Donald Trump has called for the removal of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola from next week's Senate elections in Alaska. He is also demanding the removal of another candidate who shares the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. According to current estimates, Peltola holds a narrow lead in the close race. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

Trump accused Democrats of an unlawful attempt to confuse voters and called for Peltola to be criminally prosecuted. Meanwhile, the United States Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the case. The president claims that the candidacy of a namesake of the Republican senator could affect voters' decisions. STVR (Spravy) ↗

The dispute concerns efforts to find a candidate with the same name as Dan Sullivan, who is seeking re-election. According to published information, the Democratic campaign was reportedly screening voter registers in 2025 in order to find such a namesake. Critics claim the intent may have been to cause confusion in the voting process. Le Figaro ↗

Senator Lisa Murkowski condemned the moves aimed at securing a candidate with the same name. Trump also requested that the election be held without the Democratic candidate and her namesake. However, it is not known whether the relevant authorities will comply with his request. Onet Wiadomosci ↗

Further developments will depend on the Department of Justice's investigation and the decisions of Alaska's election authorities. The close outcome of the race also increases the importance of every candidate listed on the ballot.