Politics · 5 d ago
Justice Department renews bid to block Alaska Senate results if Sullivan loses
The department filed a revised lawsuit on Thursday to decertify the result if Republican Dan Sullivan loses narrowly. It accuses Democrats of putting a same-name candidate on the ballot to confuse voters.
The department issued 40 subpoenas and document preservation requests, according to reports. Mary Peltola's campaign denies any involvement.
What we know
- Alaska's Supreme Court let him run
- Ballot stacking is generally legal
Not yet
- What federal law is involved
- Whether Peltola's campaign took part
Alaska's Supreme Court ruled in June that Dan J Sullivan Jr could run, and critics question what federal authority applies.
Nov
3
Tuesday
Alaska
Alaska votes on Nov 3 in one of seven toss-up Senate races that will likely decide control of the chamber.
