Trump asks DOJ to block Alaska election certification
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump is asking the Justice Department to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses, citing possible confusion between two candidates with the same name. Legal experts say no obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to stop certification.
WHO:President Donald Trump
WHAT:Asked the Justice Department to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET
WHERE:Alaska, USA
WHY:Trump cited possible confusion over the identities of two candidates who share the same name.
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