US Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate certification
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 03:50 · Archive
The Trump administration is suing to prevent Alaska from certifying its November Senate election if the Republican incumbent loses narrowly.
The US Justice Department has sued to pre-emptively block Alaska from certifying the results of its US Senate race if the Republican incumbent candidate loses by a narrow margin. The lawsuit signals the willingness of the Trump administration to contest the November midterm elections that will decide control of the US Congress. Control of the Senate could come down to Alaska, where incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan is running a closely contested race against Democrat Mary Peltola.
The Justice Department's lawsuit, filed in federal court in Anchorage, takes issue with a third candidate in the race, another Republican named Dan J. Sullivan Jr. The agency alleges he is running 'with the intention of misleading supporters of Senator Sullivan into voting for him.' The lawsuit asks a federal judge to block certification of an outcome 'that may be impacted by voter confusion' and to allow an investigation into whether votes cast for Daniel J. Sullivan were meant for Senator Sullivan.
Trump told reporters he supported the lawsuit, saying 'I'm the one that said do it.' A Justice Department spokesperson said the agency is taking 'necessary steps to ensure that this frivolous candidacy does not undermine the integrity of Alaska's election or the will of its voters.' However, election law experts said the Justice Department's lawsuit has no merit and seeks relief not allowed under federal law.
How it is being reported
- US DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certificationThe Trump administration is suing to stop Alaska election officials from certifying the results of next month's US Senate contest, citing name confusion.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 03:17
- US DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certificationThe Trump administration is suing to stop Alaska election officials from certifying the results of next month's US Senate contest, citing name confusion.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 03:17
In this story: Donald Trump · Dan S. Sullivan · Mary Peltola · Dan J. Sullivan Jr · Alaska · US Justice Department
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