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Alaska officials ask judge to deny Trump administration’s ‘impossible’ demand to set aside Senate ballots

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Justice Department lawsuit seeking to delay Alaska Senate certification dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit attempting to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican Dan Sullivan loses. The DOJ had sought to preemptively challenge the election results over allegations involving a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot.

Oct 31, 2026·7 sourcesElectionsFederal agenciesInvestigationsJudiciaryUS midterm electionsUS SenateTrump administrationSenate racesTwo Dan Sullivans in Alaska Senate race2026 U.S. midterm elections
Justice Department lawsuit seeking to delay Alaska Senate certification dismissed by federal judge
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