The Department of Justice has not provided updates on its investigations into the Alaska Senate race, where Democrat Mary Peltola leads Republican Dan Sullivan by 626 votes. The DOJ previously filed a complaint regarding potential voter confusion due to a candidate with a similar name, but a judge dismissed the case. The DOJ is appealing the ruling. Additionally, a criminal investigation into alleged recruitment schemes related to the election is underway, with over 120 subpoenas issued.
Key facts
- Mary Peltola leads Dan Sullivan by 626 votes as of Wednesday evening.
- 74% of the votes have been counted in the Alaska Senate race.
- The DOJ's complaint aimed to block election certification due to potential voter confusion.
- A U.S. District Judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit, which is now under appeal.
- The criminal investigation has issued over 120 subpoenas related to the election.
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