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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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Sullivan deliberately sought to confuse voters by running with the same ballot name and party affiliation as incumbent senator, potentially diverting votes — and benefiting Democratic challenger former Rep. Mary Peltola.
The Justice Department cited the “findings and purposes” section of the National Voter Registration Act, which lists protecting “the integrity of the electoral process” among the law’s purposes.
United States Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended the Department of Justice’s decision to sue to prevent the certification of a Republican loss in Alaska’s tight Senate race.
'I'm the one that said do it,' Trump told reporters Friday as he arrived in Florida for a campaign rally, confirming his role in the lawsuit filed by his administration late Thursday.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department is challenging the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if voter confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan affects the outcome. The DOJ filed its lawsuit last week, aiming to prevent certification if evidence shows voters were misled by ballot instructions or rankings. This move comes as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces a…
Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challenge →4 articles from CBS News on this storyUS Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on several Sunday morning political shows to defend the Justice Department's decision to sue in Alaska’s Senate race, claiming it aims to prevent certification of a Republican loss. The lawsuit was filed on October 22 and has faced bipartisan criticism, with some accusing President Trump’s administration of trying to block a potential Democratic win. Blanche accused one…
US Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Alaska Senate election lawsuit →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyThe Trump Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit in Alaska to block Senate election results due to potential voter "confusion" between Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and candidate Dan L. Sullivan, who share similar names. Legal experts argue there is no legal precedent for overturning election results based on such confusion, as the Constitution grants states primary authority over election procedures…
Trump Sues to Block Alaska Senate Election Results Because of Potential Voter "Confusion" →President Trump personally directed the Justice Department to sue Alaska to prevent certification of its Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argues that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who was allowed back on the ballot after a legal battle, could confuse voters supporting the incumbent Dan Sullivan. According to a recent…
Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska vote count as bizarre battle of dueling Dan Sullivans threatens GOP majority →The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Alaska on Thursday, arguing that the state’s Senate election results should not be certified if Democratic candidate Mary Peltola wins over Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan due to alleged voter confusion caused by another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan Jr. running as an independent. Legal experts doubt the DOJ's case will succeed, considering past precedents where…
DOJ Is Suing to Decertify Alaska’s Senate Results—But Only If Republicans Lose →The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against Alaska’s election officials to block the certification of the Senate race if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argues that another candidate, also named Dan Sullivan, could confuse voters into voting for him instead of Senator Sullivan, potentially altering the outcome of the tight race on November 3rd. President…
Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska election →Show 8 more outlets
Emily L. Waters, a legal expert at the University of Alaska Anchorage, criticizes the U.S. Department of Justice for filing a lawsuit against Alaska's certification process if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses his November Senate race to Democrat Mary Peltola. The DOJ argues that the presence of two candidates named Daniel Sullivan on the ballot will mislead voters and compromise election integrity, with…
Legal expert calls out Trump’s threat to delegitimize Alaska senate vote →The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate race results if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses due to confusion caused by another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan. The DOJ proposes recalculating votes under specific conditions, but voting rights experts criticize this as an unprecedented federal intervention. Former President Trump expressed…
Trump Thinks Alaskans Could Vote for the Wrong Sullivan. What Can the DOJ Do? →Democratic attorneys representing Senate candidate Mary Peltola filed a motion on Friday asking a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging Alaska’s upcoming Senate election results. The Justice Department had sued election officials the day before, arguing that Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan could lose due to confusion caused by another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan Jr…
Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate race →President Donald Trump criticized Alaska's ranked choice voting system, calling it "corrupt" and blaming it for Sen. Lisa Murkowski's (R-AK) reelection victory. He instructed the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit challenging the election results if voter confusion is deemed an issue due to two candidates sharing a similar name. However, Murkowski has rejected the DOJ’s legal action, asserting that Alaska can…
Trump rips Alaska’s ‘corrupt’ ranked choice voting in attack on Murkowski →U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's lawsuit against Alaska for potentially certifying Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The suit claims voter confusion due to another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot could violate federal law and constitutional requirements. Pressed by CNN’s Dana Bash about whether this sets a precedent for contesting…
Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses →US Attorney-General Todd Blanche stated on October 25 that President Trump has no intention of taking control of state elections, in response to the Justice Department's lawsuit against Alaska. The lawsuit, filed on October 23, aims to prevent Alaska from certifying election results if there is voter confusion due to two Republican candidates with nearly identical names. Blanche claims this action does not set a…
Trump has no designs on taking over state elections, says US attorney-general →Senator Adam Schiff criticized the Justice Department for intervening in Alaska's Senate election, arguing it was inappropriate and aimed at undermining democratic processes. Republicans, meanwhile, claim that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan but has no party affiliation, was entered into the race to confuse voters and potentially draw…
Schiff accuses DOJ of trying to 'subvert' elections as GOP alleges same-name candidate meant to confuse voters →District Judge Sharon Gleason expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's last-minute lawsuit attempting to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses. The judge highlighted that the DOJ initiated legal action on October 22, 2026, weeks after voting began and nearly four months after the Alaska Supreme Court included Sullivan on the ballot. Republicans claim…
Judge appears skeptical of DOJ's legal maneuvering in Alaska lawsuit →Analysis
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Peltola and Sullivan are in a tight race, according to a Data for Progress poll conducted October 8–16, with Peltola leading Sullivan 51 percent to 49 percent.
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Trump rips Alaska’s ‘corrupt’ ranked choice voting in attack on Murkowski
How it changed
- 23 Oct
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.
- 24 Oct
The Justice Department cited the “findings and purposes” section of the National Voter Registration Act, which lists protecting “the integrity of the electoral process” among the law’s purposes.
- 25 Oct
United States Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended the Department of Justice’s decision to sue to prevent the certification of a Republican loss in Alaska’s tight Senate race.
Coverage 18 articles
27 Oct Judge appears skeptical of DOJ's legal maneuvering in Alaska lawsuitDistrict Judge Sharon Gleason expressed skepticism about the Justice Department's last-minute lawsuit attempting to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses. The judge highlighted that the DOJ initiated legal action on October 22, 2026, weeks after voting began and nearly four months after the Alaska Supreme Court included Sullivan on the ballot. Republicans claim…ABC News (US)
26 Oct Schiff accuses DOJ of trying to 'subvert' elections as GOP alleges same-name candidate meant to confuse votersSenator Adam Schiff criticized the Justice Department for intervening in Alaska's Senate election, arguing it was inappropriate and aimed at undermining democratic processes. Republicans, meanwhile, claim that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who shares the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan but has no party affiliation, was entered into the race to confuse voters and potentially draw…Fox News
25 Oct US Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Alaska Senate election lawsuitUS Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on several Sunday morning political shows to defend the Justice Department's decision to sue in Alaska’s Senate race, claiming it aims to prevent certification of a Republican loss. The lawsuit was filed on October 22 and has faced bipartisan criticism, with some accusing President Trump’s administration of trying to block a potential Democratic win. Blanche accused one…Al Jazeera25 Oct Trump has no designs on taking over state elections, says US attorney-generalUS Attorney-General Todd Blanche stated on October 25 that President Trump has no intention of taking control of state elections, in response to the Justice Department's lawsuit against Alaska. The lawsuit, filed on October 23, aims to prevent Alaska from certifying election results if there is voter confusion due to two Republican candidates with nearly identical names. Blanche claims this action does not set a…The Straits Times
25 Oct Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican losesU.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's lawsuit against Alaska for potentially certifying Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The suit claims voter confusion due to another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan on the ballot could violate federal law and constitutional requirements. Pressed by CNN’s Dana Bash about whether this sets a precedent for contesting…NPR
25 Oct Blanche says DOJ is "doing our own research" with Alaska challengeAttorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department is challenging the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if voter confusion over two candidates named Dan Sullivan affects the outcome. The DOJ filed its lawsuit last week, aiming to prevent certification if evidence shows voters were misled by ballot instructions or rankings. This move comes as incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces a…CBS News
25 Oct Trump rips Alaska’s ‘corrupt’ ranked choice voting in attack on MurkowskiPresident Donald Trump criticized Alaska's ranked choice voting system, calling it "corrupt" and blaming it for Sen. Lisa Murkowski's (R-AK) reelection victory. He instructed the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit challenging the election results if voter confusion is deemed an issue due to two candidates sharing a similar name. However, Murkowski has rejected the DOJ’s legal action, asserting that Alaska can…Washington Examiner
25 Oct Democrats ask judge to dismiss Trump administration’s challenge to Alaska Senate raceDemocratic attorneys representing Senate candidate Mary Peltola filed a motion on Friday asking a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging Alaska’s upcoming Senate election results. The Justice Department had sued election officials the day before, arguing that Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan could lose due to confusion caused by another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan Jr…NBC News
24 Oct Trump Thinks Alaskans Could Vote for the Wrong Sullivan. What Can the DOJ Do?The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate race results if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses due to confusion caused by another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan. The DOJ proposes recalculating votes under specific conditions, but voting rights experts criticize this as an unprecedented federal intervention. Former President Trump expressed…Time
24 Oct Legal expert calls out Trump’s threat to delegitimize Alaska senate voteEmily L. Waters, a legal expert at the University of Alaska Anchorage, criticizes the U.S. Department of Justice for filing a lawsuit against Alaska's certification process if Republican incumbent Dan S. Sullivan loses his November Senate race to Democrat Mary Peltola. The DOJ argues that the presence of two candidates named Daniel Sullivan on the ballot will mislead voters and compromise election integrity, with…Global News
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24 Oct Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Alaska to delay certification of the Senate election results if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan narrowly loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola due to confusion caused by another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who is also on the ballot. The DOJ claims that this situation could mislead voters, despite Alaska’s Supreme Court previously ruling…Al Jazeera
24 Oct Trump administration sues to block certification of upcoming Alaska electionThe Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against Alaska’s election officials to block the certification of the Senate race if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argues that another candidate, also named Dan Sullivan, could confuse voters into voting for him instead of Senator Sullivan, potentially altering the outcome of the tight race on November 3rd. President…BBC
24 Oct Justice Department attempts to block certification of Alaska Senate race if Republican losesThe Justice Department is considering blocking the certification of results in Alaska's Senate race if a Republican candidate loses, at President Trump’s request. This action stems from concerns about potential voter confusion involving two candidates with identical names. Reporter Nancy Cordes provides coverage on this development.CBS News
23 Oct Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican losesThe 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.CBS News
23 Oct DOJ Is Suing to Decertify Alaska’s Senate Results—But Only If Republicans LoseThe Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Alaska on Thursday, arguing that the state’s Senate election results should not be certified if Democratic candidate Mary Peltola wins over Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan due to alleged voter confusion caused by another candidate named Dan J. Sullivan Jr. running as an independent. Legal experts doubt the DOJ's case will succeed, considering past precedents where…Mother Jones
23 Oct Trump DOJ sues to block Alaska vote count as bizarre battle of dueling Dan Sullivans threatens GOP majorityPresident Trump personally directed the Justice Department to sue Alaska to prevent certification of its Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. The lawsuit argues that another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who was allowed back on the ballot after a legal battle, could confuse voters supporting the incumbent Dan Sullivan. According to a recent…Daily Mail
23 Oct Trump Sues to Block Alaska Senate Election Results Because of Potential Voter "Confusion"The Trump Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit in Alaska to block Senate election results due to potential voter "confusion" between Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan and candidate Dan L. Sullivan, who share similar names. Legal experts argue there is no legal precedent for overturning election results based on such confusion, as the Constitution grants states primary authority over election procedures…Reason
23 Oct DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan losesThe Justice Department is suing to block certification of Alaska’s Senate election if incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses to Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, arguing that votes intended for him may have been mistakenly cast for another Republican candidate with the same name and party affiliation, Daniel J. Sullivan. The DOJ claims this confusion violates the National Voter Registration Act and asks…CBS News
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