Alaska Governor Orders Investigation into Senate Campaign
On October 29, 2026, Alaska’s governor launched an investigation into Democrat Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign. The inquiry comes after claims that her campaign recruited a candidate to dilute Republican votes.
Meanwhile, President Trump renewed his calls for Peltola’s prosecution during a visit to another Republican stronghold where his endorsed candidate faces challenges.
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Liz Landers from PBS News Hour reports on White House and Trump administration affairs. Before joining PBS, she covered national security for Scripps News and reported on disinformation.
Jonah Anderson, a Politics Producer at PBS NewsHour, contributes to political coverage on the network.