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A New York Times investigation has revealed an alleged secret Democratic effort to influence Alaska's closely contested Senate election by recruiting spoiler candidates, including a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan who shares the name of incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. The report alleges that Democratic operatives sought to split Republican votes and potentially benefit Democratic candidate Mary Peltola. Trump has demanded that Peltola and the second Sullivan be removed from the ballot and called for criminal prosecution. However, recruiting spoiler candidates is generally legal in Alaska, the investigation did not establish criminal wrongdoing, and Peltola's campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have denied recruiting candidates. The controversy has sparked a legal battle just days before the midterm elections.