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Mary Peltola's Campaign Files Lawsuit for Access to Absentee Ballot Records in Alaska

Mary Peltola's Senate campaign has filed a lawsuit against Alaska election officials for access to absentee ballot records, claiming violations of the Alaska Public Records Act. The campaign seeks to identify voters whose ballots were rejected as the election continues. Peltola currently leads Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan by 637 votes, with many ballots still to be counted.

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Mary Peltola's campaign has initiated a lawsuit against Alaska election officials to obtain records of absentee ballots that have been rejected. The campaign argues that access to these records is necessary to ensure that all lawful votes are counted. As of November 7, Peltola holds a narrow lead over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, with thousands of ballots still outstanding. The outcome of this race is significant for determining the Senate majority following the recent midterm elections.

Key facts

  • Peltola's campaign filed the lawsuit on November 7, 2026.
  • The lawsuit targets the Alaska Division of Elections and state officials.
  • Peltola leads Sullivan by 637 votes with 74% of ballots counted.
  • Thousands of absentee ballots are still outstanding.
  • The outcome of the race will influence the Senate majority.
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Peltola campaign sues for access to blocked Alaska absentee ballots

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Mary Peltola's Campaign Files Lawsuit for Access to Absentee Ballot Records in Alaska