The Justice Department sued to prevent Alaska from certifying its Senate election results if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The Trump administration's suit cites another candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot. Peltola and a voters' rights group have filed separate lawsuits challenging the effort.
WHO:The U.S. Justice Department
WHAT:Sued to block Alaska from certifying its Senate election results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses.
WHEN:Reported Oct 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET
WHERE:Alaska, USA
WHY:The administration says the effort concerns another candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot.
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