VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-30
“I knew nothing about any other candidates on the ballot except for me and the incumbent. That is all I have ever known about. I am not interested in tricking voters. I know I can beat Dan Sullivan.”
Mary Peltola · said 2026-10-29 · reported 2026-10-30
Peltola denied knowledge of any alleged scheme to recruit candidates sharing her opponent's name to confuse voters.
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