A federal judge in Alaska dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to block or delay certification of the state’s U.S. Senate results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan lost. The Justice Department argued that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan could divert votes from Sullivan and benefit Democratic nominee Mary Peltola. The case concerned a race with two candidates named Dan Sullivan.
WHO:
A federal judge in Alaska
WHAT:
Dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking to block or delay certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate election results.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE:
Alaska, USA
WHY:
The Justice Department argued that Daniel J. Sullivan’s name on the ballot could divert votes from Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan and benefit Democratic nominee Mary Peltola.
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