Trump again calls for prosecution of Mary Peltola as turmoil grows over Alaska campaign investigation – live
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Key context: <p>‘This is voter fraud at the highest level,’ president tells rally crowd in South Carolina; Alaska governor orders inquiry into Peltola campaign amid Republican outcry</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/alaska-investigation-mary-peltola-dan-sullivan">Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola’s Senate campaign</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campaign=BN22326&utm_content=signup&utm_term=standfirst&utm_source=GUARDIAN_WEB">Sign up for the Breaking News US email</a></p></li></ul><p>With days until the midterm elections, a new poll from CNN places Democrats well in the lead in key Senate races in Texas and Michigan, while projecting tighter contests in Kansas and Maine.</p><p>In Texas, the poll found 49% of likely voters would back James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, over Republican Ken Paxton, who netted just 43%.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/29/midterm-elections-politics-trump-obama-california-alaska-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
‘This is voter fraud at the highest level,’ president tells rally crowd in South Carolina; Alaska governor orders inquiry into Peltola campaign amid Republican outcryAlaska governor orders investigation into Peltola’s Senate campaignSign up for the Breaking News US emailWith days until the midterm elections, a new poll from CNN places Democrats well in the lead in key Senate races in Texas and Michigan, while projecting tighter contests in Kansas and Maine.In Texas, the poll found 49% of likely voters would back James Talarico, the Democratic nominee, over Republican Ken Paxton, who netted just 43%. Continue reading...
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