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Trump administration's Alaska election suit over two Dan Sullivans dismissed

A judge rejected a Trump administration suit involving two people named Dan Sullivan in an Alaska election. In the crucial Senate contest, the Department of Justice wanted certification of the results put on hold in the event of a defeat for the Republican incumbent.

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Trump administration's Alaska election suit over two Dan Sullivans dismissed
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What to know

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    The dismissed lawsuit involved two people named Dan Sullivan in an Alaska election.

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    The Department of Justice sought delayed certification if the Republican incumbent lost.

Why it matters

The dispute concerns the timing of result certification in a crucial Alaska Senate race.

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