Why are two Dan Sullivans running in the midterms? | BBC News

Alaska's Republican governor has ordered an investigation into an alleged scheme that led to two candidates named Dan Sullivan appearing in the state's US Senate race. Donald Trump has called it fraud, arguing it is meant to confuse voters and draw votes away from the Republican candidate, Dan Sullivan. The video looks at what is known so far, whether the alleged scheme has any Democratic link, whether "ballot stacking" is legal, and why the Alaska race matters for the midterm elections. It also explains how voting works in Alaska and when the result may be known.

• Alaska's governor has ordered an investigation into the alleged scheme
• Donald Trump calls the situation fraud
• Covers whether ballot stacking is legal and whether Trump has a legal argument
• Explains why the Alaska Senate race matters and how voting and counting work there

The Republican governor of Alaska has ordered an investigation into an alleged 'scheme' which led to two Dan Sullivans standing in the state's US Senate race. Donald Trump says it's 'fraud', an attempt to confuse voters and ultimately pull votes away from the Republican candidate - named Dan Sullivan.  But what do we know? And what impact will it have on the midterm elections?  00:00 Intro 01:20 What is going on? 02:52 Was it a Democrat 'scheme'?  03:52 Is it legal to 'ballot stack'? 04:57 Does Trump have a legal argument? 05:26 Why does the Alaska race matter? 07:14 How is voting different in Alaska? 08:25 When will we know the result? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #midterms #alaska #trump #uspolitics