A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Alaska election officials from certifying the U.S. Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses by a small margin. The election features Democratic nominee Mary Peltola and two candidates named Dan Sullivan, including the incumbent; the presence of the other candidate prompted Trump to push for the lawsuit over fears he could siphon votes.
WHO:
A federal judge
WHAT:
Dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses by a small margin.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET
WHERE:
Alaska, USA
WHY:
The lawsuit sought to prevent certification if the Republican incumbent lost by a small margin; the other candidate named Dan Sullivan prompted Trump to push for it over fears he could siphon votes.
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