US attorney general defends Justice Department's Alaska Senate lawsuit

Todd Blanche defended the suit in Sunday TV interviews, saying it only aims to keep ballots so a court could investigate further. The department says a second candidate named Sullivan taints the race.

"Why is this controversial?"

— Attorney General Todd Blanche

Republican Senate seats

53 of 100

Alaska's Supreme Court ruled in June that both Sullivans can run. The vote on Nov 3 is a toss-up: Republicans hold 53 of 100 Senate seats.