2 candidates with the same name are running in the election: Who is behind the trick?

Political storm in Alaska: two candidates with nearly identical names are running for a Senate seat. Following an investigation into alleged Democratic involvement in recruiting the additional candidate, the governor ordered a criminal investigation. President Trump attacked, and the Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit that was dismissed.

A political and legal storm in Alaska ahead of the US midterm elections: two candidates with nearly identical names are running for a Senate seat. Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is running against Democrat Mary Peltola, but the race also includes Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, who has raised concerns about voter confusion. Following a New York Times investigation into alleged Democratic involvement in recruiting the additional candidate, Republican Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation. President Trump harshly attacked, and the Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit to prevent certification of results if the senator loses by a narrow margin, but a federal judge dismissed the petition. Peltola denied any connection to the move. The article reviews Alaska's unique election system, which includes open primaries and ranked-choice voting.