Justice Department sues over Alaska Senate certification
By The BriefBrief
The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying the Senate race winner if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. The department cites possible voter confusion between candidates with similar names; one account says Sullivan might have won if votes for the other Sullivan had been counted for him. The race could affect Republicans’ slim Senate majority.
WHO:The U.S. Justice Department
WHAT:Filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Alaska from certifying the Senate race winner if Dan Sullivan loses.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
WHERE:Alaska, USA
WHY:The Justice Department cited possible confusion between candidates with similar names; one account says Sullivan would have won if votes for the other Sullivan had been counted for him.
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