Comer says there’s a ‘big possibility’ Peltola won’t be seated if she wins
The most striking part of this is how quickly a campaign allegation becomes a threat to unseat a winner. Comer is talking about a "big possibility" before any investigation has concluded or any court has weighed in. That's a heavy thing to put on the table, and it deserves scrutiny from both directions.
I think there are two separate questions here that are getting tangled up. First, did Peltola's campaign actually do something improper with ballots? That's a factual question that needs evidence and due process. Second, even if something improper happened, should the Senate refuse to seat a candidate who won under the state's rules? That's a procedural and constitutional question with real consequences. The Senate has broad authority over its own members, but using that power to overturn an election result sets a precedent either party could regret when the shoe is on the other foot.
What I'd want to know next is what exactly the "ballot-stacking" reports allege, who made them, and whether any official complaint has been filed with Alaska election authorities. Until those details come out, Comer's statement is more of a political signal than a legal one. Election integrity matters, but so does letting the process run its course before anyone declares a winner might not get seated.