President Donald Trump confirmed he instructed the Department of Justice to challenge the Alaska Senate election results due to concerns about voter confusion from two candidates named Dan Sullivan. The DOJ filed a lawsuit seeking to block the election results if they are affected by the inclusion of Daniel J. Sullivan, who has previously voted for Democrats. Polling shows a tight race between incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan and Democratic candidate Mary Peltola.
Key facts
- Trump directed the DOJ to file a lawsuit regarding the Alaska Senate race.
- The lawsuit seeks to block results if influenced by Daniel J. Sullivan's candidacy.
- Polling shows Peltola leading Sullivan by 1.2 percentage points.
- Daniel J. Sullivan has a history of voting for Democrats.
- The Alaska Supreme Court restored Daniel J. Sullivan's position on the ballot.
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