A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. Trump had requested that Alaska segregate ballots cast for a candidate with the same name as the incumbent; the judge said that would “violate Alaskans’ right to a secret ballot.”
WHO:
A federal judge
WHAT:
Dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE:
Alaska, USA
WHY:
The judge said segregating ballots for a candidate sharing the incumbent’s name would violate Alaskans’ right to a secret ballot.
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