Justice Department sues over Alaska Senate certification
By The BriefBrief
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit seeking to block Alaska election officials from certifying the Senate race if Democratic candidate Dan Sullivan’s opponent wins next month. President Donald Trump said he directed the department to file the suit preemptively. The department argues that candidates’ similar names could taint the result.
WHO:The U.S. Justice Department, which President Donald Trump said he directed to file the lawsuit.
WHAT:The Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Dan Sullivan loses.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE:Alaska, USA
WHY:The Justice Department argues that candidates’ similar names could taint the result.
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