Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing of alleged plot to put second Dan Sullivan on ballot
What happened
According to a BBC report, an Alaska Senate candidate has denied knowing about an alleged plot to put two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot. The headline is the only detail available, so the full allegations are unconfirmed here.
When it started
The date of the report and of the alleged plot is not given in the information provided.
How it spread
The details of how the alleged plot was carried out, and who is accused of organising it, are not included in the available information. Check the BBC's full article for specifics.
Why it matters
Two candidates with the same name on a ballot could confuse voters, which is likely why the alleged plot is newsworthy. The candidate's denial is reported, and the allegation itself has not been independently verified.