Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses

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The Justice Department, acting at President Trump's direction, filed a lawsuit to prevent the certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan loses. The suit argues that the presence of another candidate with the same name on the ballot invalidates the election results. CBS News provided this information through its senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.

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On October 23, 2026, at President Trump's direction, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alaska to block certification of its Senate election results if Republican incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola or independent candidate Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares a similar name. The suit argues that voters might confuse the two candidates with the same surname and party affiliation, potentially impacting the outcome in favor of Peltola. Trump confirmed he personally ordered the lawsuit during a campaign rally in Florida. Despite denials from Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., the DOJ claims his candidacy is intended to benefit Peltola by reducing votes for Senator Dan S. Sullivan. The case highlights concerns over voter confusion and political manipulation, raising constitutional questions about federal intervention in state elections.

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At President Trump's direction, the Justice Department sued Friday to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, citing the presence of another candidate on the ballot bearing the same name.

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“Both articles describe the Justice Department's lawsuit filed on October 23, 2026, to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race results if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, due to confusion caused by another candidate with a similar name.”

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“Both articles describe President Trump directing the Justice Department to sue Alaska to block certification of its Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, occurring on the same date.”

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“Both articles describe the Justice Department filing a federal lawsuit on October 23, 2026, to block Alaska Senate election results due to potential voter confusion between two candidates with similar names.”

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“Article A describes a lawsuit filed by Democrats against the Trump administration over alleged election interference in multiple states, while Article B reports on a specific DOJ suit to block certification of Alaska's Senate race results at President Trump's direction.”

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“Article A discusses a hypothetical scenario where the DOJ might take action, while Article B reports on an actual lawsuit filed by the Justice Department in Alaska.”

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Mother Jones

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“Both articles describe the DOJ filing a lawsuit on October 23, 2026, to decertify Alaska's Senate election results if Republican Dan Sullivan loses, citing confusion due to another candidate with a similar name.”

Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses

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