The Guardian
Trump justice department seeks to halt Alaska Senate certification if Republican loses
The Guardian reports that Trump’s justice department has sued to halt certification of Alaska’s Senate race if the Republican candidate loses. A preliminary lawsuit claims that having two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot could confuse voters and tilt the outcome toward Democratic nominee Mary Peltola.
What to know
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The lawsuit seeks to prevent certification if the Republican candidate loses Alaska’s Senate race.
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The preliminary filing alleges that two candidates named Dan Sullivan could cause voter confusion benefiting Mary Peltola.
Why it matters
The suit concerns certification of Alaska’s Senate result, while the possible electoral impact of voter confusion is an allegation in the filing.
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