Alaska Governor Announces Criminal Investigation of Senate Race

What happened: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation into the state's Senate race. The DOJ issued subpoenas in a separate federal probe into an alleged plot to sabotage Sen. Dan Sullivan's campaign by Mary Peltola's campaign. Why it matters: The race is closely watched, and the state investigation runs alongside a separate federal inquiry into the alleged sabotage plot. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered a criminal investigation into the state's Senate race. The DOJ issued subpoenas in a separate federal probe into an alleged plot to sabotage Sen. Dan Sullivan's campaign by Mary Peltola's campaign.

The race is closely watched, and the state investigation runs alongside a separate federal inquiry into the alleged sabotage plot.