Alaska's key Senate race faces scrutiny over claims Democrats backed a namesake candidate, fueling legal and election disputes.
Is it legal to recruit spoiler candidates in US elections?

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The Justice Department investigates if Democrats recruited spoiler candidates in Alaska's Senate race, risking vote certification if Sullivan loses narrowly.
- Justice Department investigates Democrats for recruiting spoiler candidates in Alaska's Senate race.
- Alaska's ranked-choice ballot includes multiple candidates with similar names.
- Democratic campaign denies involvement, while Republicans also supported other candidates.
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