Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit in Alaska Senate race

On November 1, 2026, a federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan narrowly loses. The decision came after the judge expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's last-minute legal maneuvering and concern over its timing, which occurred four months after Alaska’s Supreme Court had already approved Sullivan’s inclusion on the ballot. The dismissal is seen as a significant setback for Trump, with DOJ now planning to appeal but facing uncertainty about whether any major action can be taken before Election Day on November 3.