In Alaska, 'Decoy Dan' Was A Meme Vote, Not A Confused Vote
In Alaska's Senate race, some voters cast ballots for "Decoy Dan" Sullivan, a candidate name that appeared on the ballot. Early reporting suggested these votes might have confused voters, but analysis shows they were intentional protest or joke votes. Most voters who chose "Decoy Dan" selected Democrat Mary Peltola as their second choice, indicating their actual preference. Though "Decoy Dan" received less than 2 percent of votes, this group could potentially influence the race's outcome.
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2 developments- Nov 4'Decoy Dan' could be deciding factor in Alaska Senate race
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