Alaska's Republican-led state government is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit initiated by President Trump that aims to halt the certification of a possible Democratic win in the U.S. Senate race. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, claims voter confusion over a second candidate with a similar name to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. State officials argue the lawsuit is meritless and would violate voter privacy. They urge the court to allow the election process to proceed without federal interference.
Key facts
- Alaska's state government filed a motion to dismiss Trump's lawsuit on October 31, 2026.
- The lawsuit aims to prevent certification of Democrat Mary Peltola's potential win.
- The Department of Justice requested separation of ballots for a second candidate named Dan Sullivan.
- Alaska officials stated the lawsuit is 'both disturbing and impossible.'
- Peltola's campaign and voting rights groups support the dismissal of the lawsuit.
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