Trump Steps Up Alaska Senate Race Probe

Federal authorities are intensifying criminal and civil investigations into alleged voter deception in a critical Alaska Senate race. The Justice Department intervention introduces fresh uncertainty ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola attends a campaign event ahead of the midterm elections in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Kerry Tasker      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The United States administration accelerated criminal and civil probes into allegations that Democrats conspired to recruit a spoiler candidate in an Alaska Senate race, injecting fresh uncertainty into midterm elections. The federal investigation follows a New York Times report detailing efforts to place a third candidate on the ballot to siphon votes. Control of the Senate hangs in the balance as voters head to the polls.